AB 1930CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California requires notice to Attorney General for out-of-state subpoenas regarding abortion or gender-affirming care

Original title: Abortion or gender-affirming health care services: subpoenas, discovery requests, or other requests for information.

September 4, 2026

Abortion Gender-Affirming Care Privacy Legal Process Attorney General Abortionorgender-affirminghealthcareservices subpoenas,discoveryrequests,orotherrequestsforinformation

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.May 6, 2026

Version history & redline

5 versions on file

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Comparing 05/18/26 - Amended Assembly → 05/21/26 - Amended Assembly

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The Frame

What this does

This measure creates a mandatory review period for entities handling sensitive medical data, potentially allowing the state to intervene in legal proceedings that target health care services protected under California law.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

California businesses

They must implement new internal procedures to notify the Attorney General when served with specific types of out-of-state legal requests.

Health care providers

They are subject to the notice requirements when handling medical information related to abortion or gender-affirming care.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 4, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 1930 requires businesses and individuals in California to notify the Attorney General at least seven business days before complying with out-of-state legal requests for information related to abortion or gender-affirming health care. The bill also establishes a $15,000 civil penalty for providing false s to bypass this notice requirement.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill stop me from complying with a subpoena?

It does not prohibit compliance, but it requires you to notify the California Attorney General at least 7 business days before producing records, unless federal law mandates a shorter timeline.

What happens if I lie on an attestation to avoid the notice requirement?

You may be subject to a civil penalty of $15,000 and the Attorney General may initiate a civil action against you.

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