Firms must tell the Attorney General before releasing abortion or gender-affirming care records
California businesses served with a subpoena or similar request about abortion or gender-affirming care must notify the Attorney General at least seven business days before producing records, unless federal law sets a shorter deadline. Requests attesting the case involves conduct illegal in California are exempt.
Who it affects
Businesses in California that get subpoenas or records requests
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 1930: Abortion or gender-affirming health care services: subpoenas, discovery requests, or other requests for information.
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