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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies existing regulations regarding abortion procedures in California. It removes a requirement that abortions must be performed in the first trimester by a licensed physician and surgeon, allowing qualified nurse practitioners and certified nurse-midwives to perform abortions under certain conditions. The bill also updates training requirements for these healthcare professionals and establishes protocols for consultation and collaboration with physicians when complex cases arise.
Key provisions
- Authorizes nurse practitioners and certified nurse-midwives to perform abortions without requiring first-trimester physician supervision.
- Removes the requirement that abortions be performed only in the first trimester.
- Updates training requirements for nurse practitioners and certified nurse-midwives to include clinical and didactic components.
- Mandates consultation, collaboration, referral, and transfer of care to a physician and surgeon in complex cases.
- Modifies requirements for physician assistants to perform procedural abortions.
- Clarifies that online or simulation-based training programs are insufficient for clinical competency.
- Protects healthcare professionals from disciplinary action related to clinical competency evaluations.
- Addresses licensure and discipline for physicians who perform abortions in compliance with the law.
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