AGUIAR-CURRY'S AB 1973 TO EXPAND ABORTION ACCESS IN CALIFORNIA SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 27 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Assembly Bill 1973 (AB 1973), authored by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), was signed by Governor Newsom to remove outdated barriers that prevent qualified advanced practice clinicians (APCs) from providing reproductive healthcare to the full extent of their training and competency.

"Since the Dobbs decision, California has led the nation in protecting reproductive freedom. But, we still have gaps in our access to care," said Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry. "AB 1973 is a practical update that allows our trained and qualified providers to do the jobs they are already prepared...