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CA AB1868

CA AB1868
Health facilities: cardiac surgery.


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Introduced
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to add Section 1255.4 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to health facilities.

AI Summary

This bill requires the State Department of Public Health to update existing regulations concerning cardiac surgery by January 1, 2030, to align with current professional standards of care for extracorporeal bypass surgery, which is a type of heart surgery that uses a machine to temporarily take over the function of the heart and lungs. Currently, regulations specify that a minimum of three surgeons must form a surgical team for procedures requiring extracorporeal bypass, and this bill aims to ensure this requirement reflects the most up-to-date medical practices.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to Com. on HEALTH. (on 02/23/2026)

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