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AB 1910

Public health: pelvic floor health advisement.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tasha Boerner

AB 1910 expands California's pelvic floor therapy resources and access to address widespread dysfunction affecting continence, pain, and quality of life.

From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
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Bill Summary · AB 1910

Legislative bill overview

AB 1910 directs California to expand access to and resources for pelvic floor therapy, a treatment for dysfunction affecting the pelvic floor muscles. The bill appears designed to increase awareness, provider training, and patient access to this therapeutic intervention, which addresses conditions like incontinence, pain, and dysfunction.

Why is this important

Pelvic floor dysfunction affects millions of Californians but remains underdiagnosed and undertreated due to limited provider availability, patient awareness, and insurance coverage inconsistencies. Expanding these resources could improve quality of life for affected individuals and reduce unnecessary surgical interventions or prolonged disability.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding: Unclear whether the state will fund these initiatives or mandate insurance coverage, potentially increasing healthcare costs
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's specific requirements (training mandates, coverage standards, resource allocation) are not detailed in available summaries
  • Provider shortage: California may lack sufficient trained pelvic floor physical therapists to meet increased demand, making implementation timelines uncertain

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

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