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AB 82

Health care: legally protected health care activity.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jesse Arreguín and 15 co-sponsors

AB 82 protects reproductive and gender-affirming health care providers, patients, and volunteers by ensuring confidentiality and prohibiting harmful disclosures and arrests.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 679, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · AB 82

Summary of AB 82: Health Care - Legally Protected Health Care Activity

Bill Number: AB 82
Introduced: February 28, 2025
Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 679, Statutes of 2025

Purpose and Intent

AB 82 aims to enhance the protection of individuals involved in legally protected health care activities, specifically targeting reproductive and gender-affirming health care services. The bill seeks to provide confidentiality and safety for health care providers, employees, volunteers, and patients who may face threats or harassment due to their involvement in these services.

Key Provisions

  1. Expansion of Address Confidentiality Program:

    • The bill expands the existing address confidentiality program to include gender-affirming health care providers, employees, and volunteers who face threats or harassment. This allows them to apply for confidentiality regarding their residence addresses, ensuring their safety.

  2. Protection Against Public Disclosure:

    • AB 82 prohibits the public posting or distribution of personal information or images of gender-affirming health care providers, employees, volunteers, or patients on social media or websites with the intent to incite violence or harassment. This mirrors existing protections for reproductive health care service providers.

  3. Controlled Substances Reporting:

    • The bill prohibits the reporting of prescriptions for testosterone or mifepristone to the California Department of Justice's Controlled Substances Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES). This aims to protect the privacy of individuals receiving these medications.

  4. Definition of Legally Protected Health Care Activity:

    • The bill broadens the definition of "legally protected health care activity" to include not only reproductive health care services but also gender-affirming health care services and mental health care services.

  5. Prohibition on Arrests for Legally Protected Activities:

    • AB 82 establishes that state or local law enforcement cannot arrest individuals for performing, supporting, or aiding in legally protected health care activities, including those related to reproductive and gender-affirming care.

  6. Bail Provisions:

    • The bill mandates that a uniform countywide schedule of bail must set $0 bail for individuals arrested in connection with proceedings regarding legally protected health care activities.

Impact

  • Who is Affected:

    • The bill primarily affects health care providers, employees, volunteers, and patients involved in reproductive and gender-affirming health care services. It also impacts local agencies responsible for implementing the confidentiality measures and law enforcement agencies regarding arrest protocols.

  • Procedural Aspects:

    • The bill creates a state-mandated local program, imposing new duties on local agencies to ensure compliance with the confidentiality and protection measures outlined in the legislation.

Conclusion

AB 82 represents a significant step in safeguarding the rights and safety of individuals involved in reproductive and gender-affirming health care services in California. By enhancing confidentiality protections and prohibiting harmful disclosures, the bill aims to create a safer environment for both providers and patients in these critical areas of health care.

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

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