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Latest Updates

December 20, 2023
California

The Imperial City Council passed a smoke-free ordinance to prohibit outdoor smoking in city-owned public events and recreational areas, such as spectator and concession areas, restrooms, parks, and playgrounds, among others.

October 9, 2023
California

Governor Gavin Newsom announced he had vetoed Assembly Bill 374, which aimed to allow local jurisdictions to permit cannabis retailers to prepare and sell food and beverages that do not contain cannabis.

October 7, 2023
California

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced he has signed Senate Bill 496, ensuring that more health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, cover comprehensive biomarker testing when supported by medical and scientific evidence.

September 14, 2023
California

The California Legislature passed a bill to ensure that more health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, cover comprehensive biomarker testing . Senate Bill 496, sponsored by ACS CAN and the University of California, now heads to the governor’s desk.

State Contacts

Mary Kemp
Director, Grassroots Organizing
Priscilla Cabral-Perez
Associate Director, Regional Multicultural Media Advocacy
Autumn J. Ogden-Smith
Director, California State Legislation

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