""No one should have to fear that seeking lawful medical care in the state of California could put their privacy and their safety at risk," said Assembly Member Rick Chavez Zbur. "California will not buckle under to threats meant to intimidate our communities. We're going to stand firmly on the side of patient privacy, dignity, and access to care.""
"Assembly Bill 1930 seeks to protect patients' medical records by preventing any person or entity conducting business in California from complying with an out-of-state subpoena, summons, or other request for information pertaining to a 'legally protected health care activity.'"
"To block the release of personal information, hospitals and states have had to sue, with one judge noting that the government's attempts have 'more than whiff of ill intent.'"
The California State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 1930, aimed at safeguarding patients' medical records from out-of-state subpoenas regarding gender-affirming and reproductive healthcare. Concerns arise over enforcement against the Trump administration's attempts to collect private medical information. The bill prohibits compliance with such subpoenas, requiring entities to notify the California Attorney General within seven days of receiving a request. Assembly Member Rick Chavez Zbur emphasized the importance of patient privacy and dignity, asserting California's commitment to protecting its communities from intimidation.
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