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AB 2540

Public health: public postsecondary education: student health centers: abortion by medication techniques.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and 10 co-sponsors

California bill would empower public university and community college health centers to provide medication abortion services to students on campus.

Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Bill Summary · AB 2540

Legislative bill overview

AB 2540 would authorize student health centers at public postsecondary institutions in California to provide medication abortion services. The bill expands reproductive healthcare access by allowing colleges and universities to offer this medical service on campus through their existing health infrastructure.

Why is this important

Medication abortion accounts for the majority of abortions nationally and is increasingly accessible through telehealth and medical settings. For students, on-campus access could reduce barriers related to cost, travel, and time away from classes. This reflects California's position as a sanctuary state for abortion access following the 2022 Supreme Court decision.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of services: Questions about whether student health centers have adequate staffing, training, and infrastructure to safely provide medication abortion alongside other services
  • Institutional autonomy: Whether individual universities should be required to offer this service or given discretion, and how religious institutions are affected
  • Federal funding implications: Potential complications with federal funding streams (Title X, etc.) that have restrictions on abortion services, though California schools may navigate this differently than other states

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

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