Attorney General: Reproductive Privacy Act: enforcement.
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the California Attorney General to enforce the Reproductive Privacy Act, which protects individuals’ reproductive rights. It allows the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute violations of the act, issue injunctions, and seek civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation. The bill also establishes a process for recovering costs and fees associated with enforcement through legislative appropriation.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Attorney General to bring lawsuits to enjoin violations of the Reproductive Privacy Act.
- Grants the Attorney General the authority to conduct investigations and publish information related to Reproductive Privacy Act violations.
- Allows the Attorney General to subpoena witnesses and compel the production of documents relevant to investigations.
- Establishes a civil penalty of up to $25,000 for violations of the Reproductive Privacy Act.
- Requires collected costs, fees, and penalties to be appropriated to the Attorney General’s office for enforcement purposes.
- Exempts claims related to the Reproductive Privacy Act from the Government Claims Act.
- Defines ‘Reproductive Privacy Act’ for the purpose of the article.
- Provides a mechanism for restitution or disgorgement in cases of violation.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking reproductive healthcare services
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