Bill > AB40

This bill modifies two key aspects of California law: redistricting procedures and the definition of emergency medical services. Regarding redistricting, the bill changes the conditions under which new congressional district boundaries in Assembly Bill 604 will become operative. Specifically, the new district map will only take effect if the Assembly Constitutional Amendment 8 is approved by voters and if another state (such as Texas, Florida, or Ohio under specific circumstances) adopts a new congressional district map after August 1, 2025, and before January 1, 2031, without being required by a federal court order. On the emergency services front, the bill explicitly includes reproductive health services, including abortion, in the definition of "emergency services and care" provided by hospitals and health facilities. This means that medical professionals must provide reproductive health services when necessary to address an emergency medical condition, expanding the scope of required emergency care. The bill is designated as an urgency statute, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage, with the stated goal of ensuring the implementation of congressional redistricting plans and protecting equal protection rights. The bill also includes a provision stating that no additional reimbursement is required for local agencies due to the changes in law.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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