Local health officers may track birth conditions and order providers to report them
Local health officers may run programs to track health conditions present in a child's first 12 months and may order providers and labs in their area to report or share records. The records are confidential and barred from use in court, including criminal cases.
Who it affects
Local health departments, health care providers and laboratories
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1129: Birth conditions monitoring.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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