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SB 504

Communicable diseases: HIV reporting.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Christopher Cabaldon and 9 co-sponsors

SB 504 improves HIV reporting in California, allowing health providers to share patient info for better disease control and care coordination while ensuring confidentiality.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 766, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · SB 504

Summary of SB 504: Communicable Diseases - HIV Reporting

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: SB 504
  • Title: Communicable diseases: HIV reporting
  • Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 766, Statutes of 2025.
  • Introduced: February 19, 2025
  • Vote Requirement: Majority
  • Fiscal Committee: Yes

Purpose and Intent

SB 504 aims to enhance the reporting and management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in California. The bill seeks to improve public health responses by allowing health care providers to share necessary patient information with local health jurisdictions and the State Department of Public Health. This is intended to facilitate better disease surveillance, control, and care coordination for individuals diagnosed with HIV.

Key Provisions

  1. Reporting Requirements:

    • Health care providers and laboratories must report all cases of HIV infection to the local health officer, who will then report unduplicated cases to the State Department of Public Health.
    • Reports must include patient names and be submitted using a secure and confidential electronic reporting system or other traceable methods.

  2. Disclosure of Information:

    • The bill allows health care providers to disclose identifying information about patients with reported HIV infections to local health jurisdictions or the State Department of Public Health. This disclosure is permitted if it is necessary to:
      • Complete or supplement an HIV case report.
      • Assist in the investigation, control, or surveillance of the disease.
      • Facilitate coordination, linkage, or re-engagement in care for the patient.

  3. Confidentiality Protections:

    • Public health records related to HIV are to remain confidential and cannot be disclosed without proper authorization, except as outlined in the bill.
    • The bill reinforces existing confidentiality protections for public health records, ensuring that any shared information is handled securely.

  4. Financial Eligibility Verification:

    • The bill includes provisions for verifying financial eligibility for services under the AIDS Drug Assistance Program, utilizing data from the Franchise Tax Board.

Impact

  • Affected Parties:

    • Health care providers, local health officers, and public health agencies will be directly impacted as they adapt to the new reporting and disclosure requirements.
    • Individuals diagnosed with HIV may benefit from improved care coordination and public health responses.

  • Public Health Outcomes:

    • The bill is expected to enhance the state's ability to monitor and respond to HIV trends, ultimately leading to better health outcomes for affected individuals and communities.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill has undergone several amendments and committee reviews before being passed and chaptered into law. It was approved by the Governor on October 13, 2025, and is now part of California law.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of SB 504, outlining its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on public health and individual care related to HIV in California.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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