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SB 530

Medi-Cal: time and distance standards.

Became law · by Richardson · full text and history

Latest floor vote

Senate floor, 2025-09-10: (PASS), 32 ayes, 6 noes, 2 not voting · Unfinished Business SB530 Richardson et al. Concurrence

Aye (32): Aisha Wahab D, Akilah Weber Pierson D, Angelique Ashby D, Anna Caballero D, Benjamin Allen D, Bob Archuleta D, Caroline Menjivar D, Catherine Blakespear D, Christopher Cabaldon D, Dave Cortese D, Eloise Gómez Reyes D, Henry Stern D, Jerry McNerney D, Jesse Arreguín D, John Laird D, Josh Becker D, Laura Richardson D, Lena Gonzalez D, Lola Smallwood-Cuevas D, Maria Elena Durazo D, Megan Dahle R, Melissa Hurtado D, Mike McGuire D, Monique Limón D, Sabrina Cervantes D, Sasha Renée Pérez D, Scott Wiener D, Shannon Grove R, Stephen Padilla D, Susan Rubio D, Thomas Umberg D, Timothy Grayson D

No (6): Kelly Seyarto R, Marie Alvarado-Gil R, Roger Niello R, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh R, Suzette Martinez Valladares R, Tony Strickland R

Not voting (2): Brian Jones R, Steven Choi R

Who lobbied on it

16 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 530 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.

ALLIANCE OF CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE · ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION · BREATHE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS · CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHIATRISTS · CALIFORNIA URGENT CARE ASSOCIATION · CHILDREN NOW · California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc · INDIVIOR INC. · LOCAL HEALTH PLANS OF CALIFORNIA · PRIVATE ESSENTIAL ACCESS COMMUNITY HOSPITALS · RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL · Teladoc Health, Inc. · UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.

Every recorded vote

DateWhereResultAyesNoes
2025-04-09Sen Health
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
(PASS)90
2025-04-28Sen Appropriations
Placed on suspense file
(PASS)70
2025-05-23Sen Appropriations
Do pass as amended
(PASS)51
2025-05-29Senate floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB530 Richardson
(PASS)287
2025-07-15Asm Health
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
(PASS)150
2025-08-29Asm Appropriations
Do pass.
(PASS)140
2025-09-09Assembly floor
SB 530 Richardson Senate Third Reading By Patel
(PASS)781
2025-09-10Senate floor
Unfinished Business SB530 Richardson et al. Concurrence
(PASS)326