Amended IN Assembly March 16, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1707Introduced by Assembly Member PachecoFebruary 17, 2023 An act to amend Section 123615.5 of add Sections 805.9 and 850.1 to the Business and Professions Code, and to add Sections 1220.1 and 1265.11 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to mental health. health care.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1707, as amended, Pacheco. Maternal mental health. Health professionals and facilities: adverse actions based on another states law.Existing law establishes various boards within the Department of Consumer Affairs to license and regulate various health professionals. Existing law prohibits the Medical Board of California, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, the Board of Registered Nursing, and the Physician Assistant Board from denying an application for licensure or suspending, revoking, or otherwise imposing discipline upon a licensee because the person was disciplined in another state in which they are licensed solely for performing an abortion in that state or because the person was convicted in another state for an offense related solely to performing an abortion in that state.Existing law provides for the licensure of clinics and health facilities by the Licensing and Certification Division of the State Department of Public Health. Existing law makes a violation of these provisions punishable as a misdemeanor, except as specified.This bill would prohibit a healing arts board under the Department of Consumer Affairs from denying an application for a license or imposing discipline upon a licensee solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action in another state that is based on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful in this state. The bill would similarly prohibit a health facility from denying staff privileges to, removing from medical staff, or restricting the staff privileges of a licensed health professional solely on the basis of such a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state. The bill also would also prohibit the denial, suspension, revocation, or limitation of a clinic or health facility license solely on the basis of those types of civil judgments, criminal convictions, or disciplinary actions imposed by another state. The bill would exempt from the above-specified provisions a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state. By imposing new prohibitions under the provisions related to clinics and health facilities, the violation of which is a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Existing law, the Maternal Mental Health Conditions Education, Early Diagnosis, and Treatment Act, requires a general acute care hospital or special hospital that has a perinatal unit to develop and implement a program to provide education and information to appropriate health care professionals and patients about maternal mental health conditions. The act also makes related findings and declarations.This bill would make a technical, nonsubstantive change to those findings and declarations.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NOYES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 805.9 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:805.9. (a) A health facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code shall not deny staff privileges to, remove from medical staff, or restrict the staff privileges of, a person licensed by a healing arts board in this state solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed in another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the licensee under the laws of this state.(c) For purposes of this section, healing arts board means any board, division, or examining committee in the Department of Consumer Affairs that licenses or certifies health professionals.SEC. 2. Section 850.1 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:850.1. (a) A healing arts board shall not deny an application for licensure or suspend, revoke, or otherwise impose discipline upon a licensee solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action in another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed in another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.(c) For purposes of this section, healing arts board means any board, division, or examining committee in the Department of Consumer Affairs that licenses or certifies health professionals. SEC. 3. Section 1220.1 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:1220.1. (a) An application for licensure made pursuant to this chapter shall not be denied, nor shall any license issued pursuant to this chapter be suspended, revoked, or otherwise limited, solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.SEC. 4. Section 1265.11 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:1265.11. (a) An application for licensure made pursuant to this chapter shall not be denied, nor shall any license issued pursuant to this chapter be suspended, revoked, or otherwise limited, solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.SEC. 5. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.SECTION 1.Section 123615.5 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:123615.5.The Legislature hereby finds and declares all of the following:(a)Maternal depression is a common complication of pregnancy. Maternal mental health disorders encompass a range of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and postpartum psychosis.(b)Maternal mental health conditions affect one in five women during or after pregnancy, but all women are at risk of suffering from maternal mental health conditions.(c)Untreated maternal mental health conditions significantly and negatively impact the short- and long-term health and well-being of affected women and their children.(d)Untreated maternal mental health conditions cause adverse birth outcomes, impaired maternal-infant bonding, poor infant growth, childhood emotional and behavioral problems, and significant medical and economic costs, which are estimated to be twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars ($22,500) per mother.(e)Lack of understanding and social stigma of mental health conditions prevent women and families from understanding the signs, symptoms, and risks involved with maternal mental health conditions and disproportionately affect women who lack access to social support networks.(f)It is the intent of the Legislature to raise awareness of the risk factors, signs, symptoms, and treatment options for maternal mental health conditions among pregnant women and their families, the general public, primary health care providers, and health care providers who care for pregnant women, postpartum women, and newborn infants.
Amended IN Assembly March 16, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1707Introduced by Assembly Member PachecoFebruary 17, 2023 An act to amend Section 123615.5 of add Sections 805.9 and 850.1 to the Business and Professions Code, and to add Sections 1220.1 and 1265.11 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to mental health. health care.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1707, as amended, Pacheco. Maternal mental health. Health professionals and facilities: adverse actions based on another states law.Existing law establishes various boards within the Department of Consumer Affairs to license and regulate various health professionals. Existing law prohibits the Medical Board of California, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, the Board of Registered Nursing, and the Physician Assistant Board from denying an application for licensure or suspending, revoking, or otherwise imposing discipline upon a licensee because the person was disciplined in another state in which they are licensed solely for performing an abortion in that state or because the person was convicted in another state for an offense related solely to performing an abortion in that state.Existing law provides for the licensure of clinics and health facilities by the Licensing and Certification Division of the State Department of Public Health. Existing law makes a violation of these provisions punishable as a misdemeanor, except as specified.This bill would prohibit a healing arts board under the Department of Consumer Affairs from denying an application for a license or imposing discipline upon a licensee solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action in another state that is based on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful in this state. The bill would similarly prohibit a health facility from denying staff privileges to, removing from medical staff, or restricting the staff privileges of a licensed health professional solely on the basis of such a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state. The bill also would also prohibit the denial, suspension, revocation, or limitation of a clinic or health facility license solely on the basis of those types of civil judgments, criminal convictions, or disciplinary actions imposed by another state. The bill would exempt from the above-specified provisions a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state. By imposing new prohibitions under the provisions related to clinics and health facilities, the violation of which is a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Existing law, the Maternal Mental Health Conditions Education, Early Diagnosis, and Treatment Act, requires a general acute care hospital or special hospital that has a perinatal unit to develop and implement a program to provide education and information to appropriate health care professionals and patients about maternal mental health conditions. The act also makes related findings and declarations.This bill would make a technical, nonsubstantive change to those findings and declarations.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NOYES
Amended IN Assembly March 16, 2023
Amended IN Assembly March 16, 2023
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 1707
Introduced by Assembly Member PachecoFebruary 17, 2023
Introduced by Assembly Member Pacheco
February 17, 2023
An act to amend Section 123615.5 of add Sections 805.9 and 850.1 to the Business and Professions Code, and to add Sections 1220.1 and 1265.11 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to mental health. health care.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1707, as amended, Pacheco. Maternal mental health. Health professionals and facilities: adverse actions based on another states law.
Existing law establishes various boards within the Department of Consumer Affairs to license and regulate various health professionals. Existing law prohibits the Medical Board of California, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, the Board of Registered Nursing, and the Physician Assistant Board from denying an application for licensure or suspending, revoking, or otherwise imposing discipline upon a licensee because the person was disciplined in another state in which they are licensed solely for performing an abortion in that state or because the person was convicted in another state for an offense related solely to performing an abortion in that state.Existing law provides for the licensure of clinics and health facilities by the Licensing and Certification Division of the State Department of Public Health. Existing law makes a violation of these provisions punishable as a misdemeanor, except as specified.This bill would prohibit a healing arts board under the Department of Consumer Affairs from denying an application for a license or imposing discipline upon a licensee solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action in another state that is based on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful in this state. The bill would similarly prohibit a health facility from denying staff privileges to, removing from medical staff, or restricting the staff privileges of a licensed health professional solely on the basis of such a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state. The bill also would also prohibit the denial, suspension, revocation, or limitation of a clinic or health facility license solely on the basis of those types of civil judgments, criminal convictions, or disciplinary actions imposed by another state. The bill would exempt from the above-specified provisions a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state. By imposing new prohibitions under the provisions related to clinics and health facilities, the violation of which is a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Existing law, the Maternal Mental Health Conditions Education, Early Diagnosis, and Treatment Act, requires a general acute care hospital or special hospital that has a perinatal unit to develop and implement a program to provide education and information to appropriate health care professionals and patients about maternal mental health conditions. The act also makes related findings and declarations.This bill would make a technical, nonsubstantive change to those findings and declarations.
Existing law establishes various boards within the Department of Consumer Affairs to license and regulate various health professionals. Existing law prohibits the Medical Board of California, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, the Board of Registered Nursing, and the Physician Assistant Board from denying an application for licensure or suspending, revoking, or otherwise imposing discipline upon a licensee because the person was disciplined in another state in which they are licensed solely for performing an abortion in that state or because the person was convicted in another state for an offense related solely to performing an abortion in that state.
Existing law provides for the licensure of clinics and health facilities by the Licensing and Certification Division of the State Department of Public Health. Existing law makes a violation of these provisions punishable as a misdemeanor, except as specified.
This bill would prohibit a healing arts board under the Department of Consumer Affairs from denying an application for a license or imposing discipline upon a licensee solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action in another state that is based on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful in this state. The bill would similarly prohibit a health facility from denying staff privileges to, removing from medical staff, or restricting the staff privileges of a licensed health professional solely on the basis of such a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state. The bill also would also prohibit the denial, suspension, revocation, or limitation of a clinic or health facility license solely on the basis of those types of civil judgments, criminal convictions, or disciplinary actions imposed by another state. The bill would exempt from the above-specified provisions a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state. By imposing new prohibitions under the provisions related to clinics and health facilities, the violation of which is a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Existing law, the Maternal Mental Health Conditions Education, Early Diagnosis, and Treatment Act, requires a general acute care hospital or special hospital that has a perinatal unit to develop and implement a program to provide education and information to appropriate health care professionals and patients about maternal mental health conditions. The act also makes related findings and declarations.
This bill would make a technical, nonsubstantive change to those findings and declarations.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 805.9 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:805.9. (a) A health facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code shall not deny staff privileges to, remove from medical staff, or restrict the staff privileges of, a person licensed by a healing arts board in this state solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed in another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the licensee under the laws of this state.(c) For purposes of this section, healing arts board means any board, division, or examining committee in the Department of Consumer Affairs that licenses or certifies health professionals.SEC. 2. Section 850.1 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:850.1. (a) A healing arts board shall not deny an application for licensure or suspend, revoke, or otherwise impose discipline upon a licensee solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action in another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed in another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.(c) For purposes of this section, healing arts board means any board, division, or examining committee in the Department of Consumer Affairs that licenses or certifies health professionals. SEC. 3. Section 1220.1 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:1220.1. (a) An application for licensure made pursuant to this chapter shall not be denied, nor shall any license issued pursuant to this chapter be suspended, revoked, or otherwise limited, solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.SEC. 4. Section 1265.11 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:1265.11. (a) An application for licensure made pursuant to this chapter shall not be denied, nor shall any license issued pursuant to this chapter be suspended, revoked, or otherwise limited, solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.SEC. 5. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.SECTION 1.Section 123615.5 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:123615.5.The Legislature hereby finds and declares all of the following:(a)Maternal depression is a common complication of pregnancy. Maternal mental health disorders encompass a range of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and postpartum psychosis.(b)Maternal mental health conditions affect one in five women during or after pregnancy, but all women are at risk of suffering from maternal mental health conditions.(c)Untreated maternal mental health conditions significantly and negatively impact the short- and long-term health and well-being of affected women and their children.(d)Untreated maternal mental health conditions cause adverse birth outcomes, impaired maternal-infant bonding, poor infant growth, childhood emotional and behavioral problems, and significant medical and economic costs, which are estimated to be twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars ($22,500) per mother.(e)Lack of understanding and social stigma of mental health conditions prevent women and families from understanding the signs, symptoms, and risks involved with maternal mental health conditions and disproportionately affect women who lack access to social support networks.(f)It is the intent of the Legislature to raise awareness of the risk factors, signs, symptoms, and treatment options for maternal mental health conditions among pregnant women and their families, the general public, primary health care providers, and health care providers who care for pregnant women, postpartum women, and newborn infants.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 805.9 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:805.9. (a) A health facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code shall not deny staff privileges to, remove from medical staff, or restrict the staff privileges of, a person licensed by a healing arts board in this state solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed in another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the licensee under the laws of this state.(c) For purposes of this section, healing arts board means any board, division, or examining committee in the Department of Consumer Affairs that licenses or certifies health professionals.
SECTION 1. Section 805.9 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.
805.9. (a) A health facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code shall not deny staff privileges to, remove from medical staff, or restrict the staff privileges of, a person licensed by a healing arts board in this state solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed in another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the licensee under the laws of this state.(c) For purposes of this section, healing arts board means any board, division, or examining committee in the Department of Consumer Affairs that licenses or certifies health professionals.
805.9. (a) A health facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code shall not deny staff privileges to, remove from medical staff, or restrict the staff privileges of, a person licensed by a healing arts board in this state solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed in another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the licensee under the laws of this state.(c) For purposes of this section, healing arts board means any board, division, or examining committee in the Department of Consumer Affairs that licenses or certifies health professionals.
805.9. (a) A health facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code shall not deny staff privileges to, remove from medical staff, or restrict the staff privileges of, a person licensed by a healing arts board in this state solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed in another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the licensee under the laws of this state.(c) For purposes of this section, healing arts board means any board, division, or examining committee in the Department of Consumer Affairs that licenses or certifies health professionals.
805.9. (a) A health facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code shall not deny staff privileges to, remove from medical staff, or restrict the staff privileges of, a person licensed by a healing arts board in this state solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.
(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed in another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the licensee under the laws of this state.
(c) For purposes of this section, healing arts board means any board, division, or examining committee in the Department of Consumer Affairs that licenses or certifies health professionals.
SEC. 2. Section 850.1 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:850.1. (a) A healing arts board shall not deny an application for licensure or suspend, revoke, or otherwise impose discipline upon a licensee solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action in another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed in another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.(c) For purposes of this section, healing arts board means any board, division, or examining committee in the Department of Consumer Affairs that licenses or certifies health professionals.
SEC. 2. Section 850.1 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:
### SEC. 2.
850.1. (a) A healing arts board shall not deny an application for licensure or suspend, revoke, or otherwise impose discipline upon a licensee solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action in another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed in another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.(c) For purposes of this section, healing arts board means any board, division, or examining committee in the Department of Consumer Affairs that licenses or certifies health professionals.
850.1. (a) A healing arts board shall not deny an application for licensure or suspend, revoke, or otherwise impose discipline upon a licensee solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action in another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed in another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.(c) For purposes of this section, healing arts board means any board, division, or examining committee in the Department of Consumer Affairs that licenses or certifies health professionals.
850.1. (a) A healing arts board shall not deny an application for licensure or suspend, revoke, or otherwise impose discipline upon a licensee solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action in another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed in another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.(c) For purposes of this section, healing arts board means any board, division, or examining committee in the Department of Consumer Affairs that licenses or certifies health professionals.
850.1. (a) A healing arts board shall not deny an application for licensure or suspend, revoke, or otherwise impose discipline upon a licensee solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action in another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.
(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed in another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.
(c) For purposes of this section, healing arts board means any board, division, or examining committee in the Department of Consumer Affairs that licenses or certifies health professionals.
SEC. 3. Section 1220.1 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:1220.1. (a) An application for licensure made pursuant to this chapter shall not be denied, nor shall any license issued pursuant to this chapter be suspended, revoked, or otherwise limited, solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.
SEC. 3. Section 1220.1 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:
### SEC. 3.
1220.1. (a) An application for licensure made pursuant to this chapter shall not be denied, nor shall any license issued pursuant to this chapter be suspended, revoked, or otherwise limited, solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.
1220.1. (a) An application for licensure made pursuant to this chapter shall not be denied, nor shall any license issued pursuant to this chapter be suspended, revoked, or otherwise limited, solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.
1220.1. (a) An application for licensure made pursuant to this chapter shall not be denied, nor shall any license issued pursuant to this chapter be suspended, revoked, or otherwise limited, solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.
1220.1. (a) An application for licensure made pursuant to this chapter shall not be denied, nor shall any license issued pursuant to this chapter be suspended, revoked, or otherwise limited, solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.
(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.
SEC. 4. Section 1265.11 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:1265.11. (a) An application for licensure made pursuant to this chapter shall not be denied, nor shall any license issued pursuant to this chapter be suspended, revoked, or otherwise limited, solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.
SEC. 4. Section 1265.11 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:
### SEC. 4.
1265.11. (a) An application for licensure made pursuant to this chapter shall not be denied, nor shall any license issued pursuant to this chapter be suspended, revoked, or otherwise limited, solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.
1265.11. (a) An application for licensure made pursuant to this chapter shall not be denied, nor shall any license issued pursuant to this chapter be suspended, revoked, or otherwise limited, solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.
1265.11. (a) An application for licensure made pursuant to this chapter shall not be denied, nor shall any license issued pursuant to this chapter be suspended, revoked, or otherwise limited, solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.
1265.11. (a) An application for licensure made pursuant to this chapter shall not be denied, nor shall any license issued pursuant to this chapter be suspended, revoked, or otherwise limited, solely on the basis of a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state if that judgment, conviction, or disciplinary action is based solely on the application of another states law that interferes with a persons right to receive care that would be lawful if provided in this state.
(b) This section does not apply to a civil judgment, criminal conviction, or disciplinary action imposed by another state for which a similar claim, charge, or action would exist against the applicant or licensee under the laws of this state.
SEC. 5. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
SEC. 5. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
SEC. 5. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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The Legislature hereby finds and declares all of the following:
(a)Maternal depression is a common complication of pregnancy. Maternal mental health disorders encompass a range of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and postpartum psychosis.
(b)Maternal mental health conditions affect one in five women during or after pregnancy, but all women are at risk of suffering from maternal mental health conditions.
(c)Untreated maternal mental health conditions significantly and negatively impact the short- and long-term health and well-being of affected women and their children.
(d)Untreated maternal mental health conditions cause adverse birth outcomes, impaired maternal-infant bonding, poor infant growth, childhood emotional and behavioral problems, and significant medical and economic costs, which are estimated to be twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars ($22,500) per mother.
(e)Lack of understanding and social stigma of mental health conditions prevent women and families from understanding the signs, symptoms, and risks involved with maternal mental health conditions and disproportionately affect women who lack access to social support networks.
(f)It is the intent of the Legislature to raise awareness of the risk factors, signs, symptoms, and treatment options for maternal mental health conditions among pregnant women and their families, the general public, primary health care providers, and health care providers who care for pregnant women, postpartum women, and newborn infants.