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Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan’s Bill to Protect Abortion Data Passes the Legislature

AB 352 prevents automatic sharing of health information related to abortion through medical records.

Sacramento, CA – AB 352 authored by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan has passed the California State Assembly concurrence and is headed to the governor’s desk. AB 352 is a precedent-setting measure to protect information about abortion from being automatically shared between states via health information exchanges.

Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan’s Bill to Protect Data Revealing Abortion Care Passes Final Policy Committee

AB 352 prevents automatic sharing of health information related to abortion through medical records.

Sacramento, CA – Yesterday, AB 352 authored by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan has passed the its final policy committee, Senate Health with a vote of 10 to 0. AB 352 is a precedent-setting measure to protect information about abortion from being automatically shared between states via health information exchanges.

Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan Joins Governor Newsom and Speaker Rivas for Signing of Infrastructure Package

Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, Chair of the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee, spoke at the signing ceremony for the Governor’s package of legislation that streamlines needed projects while protecting the environment.

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, Chair of the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee, joined the Governor, Assembly Speaker Rivas, Senate Pro-Tem Toni Atkins, Senate Budget Chair Nancy Skinner, and a cohort of legislative leaders for the signature of the Governor’s package of legislation that streamlines needed projects while protectin

Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan Moves 19 Ambitious Bills to the State Senate

At the final deadline to move legislation to the second house, Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan has successfully passed 19 bills ranging from abortion rights to water protection to the State Senate.

Sacramento, CA –Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer Kahan (D-Orinda) has successfully achieved passage of 19 bills from the California State Assembly to the State Senate.

Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan’s Groundbreaking Bills to Save the Bees Passes Assembly

AB 1042 gives the Department of Pesticide Regulation the authority to regulate pesticides used to treat seeds, fixing glaring gap in DPR’s current jurisdiction. AB 363 will require the department to evaluate the impacts of neonicotinoid pesticides.

Sacramento, CA – Yesterday, AB 1042 and today, AB 363authored by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer Kahan (D-Orinda) passed the Assembly floor.

Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan’s Bill to Protect Reproductive and Sexual Health Information Passes the Assembly

AB 254 protects confidential personal data collected by apps and websites used by individuals for menstrual tracking, and for other reproductive and sexual health

Sacramento CA – Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan’s (D-Orinda) AB 254 has passed the Assembly floor with bipartisan support. The bill ensures the privacy and security of individuals' information when they opt to use apps and websites that provide reproductive and sexual health services.

Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan’s Statement on May Revise Budget

Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) Chair of the Assembly Water Parks and Wildlife Committee, statement on the May revise budget

“The governor’s budget has shown California is facing a tough situation, with nearly $32 billion in deficit. I appreciate the governor proposing that we maintain education funding and thrilled at the critical increase in funding for flood resilience. However, there are serious gaps for youth mental health, transportation, and climate that need to be prioritized.