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AB-1152 • 2026

Controlled substances: human chorionic gonadotropin.

Controlled substances: human chorionic gonadotropin.

Healthcare
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Patterson
Last action
Official status
Chaptered
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Removing Human Chorionic Gonadotropin from the List of Controlled Substances

This law removes human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) from Schedule III under California's Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

What This Bill Does

  • Removes hCG from the list of Schedule III controlled substances in state law.

Terms To Know

California Uniform Controlled Substances Act
The state law that groups drugs into five schedules based on their medical use and risk of abuse.
Schedule III
A category for substances with accepted medical uses but a potential for abuse, which are subject to specific restrictions under current law.
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
A substance that was previously listed as a Schedule III controlled substance in California, except when used exclusively by licensed veterinarians for veterinary purposes.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not state the exact date this law takes effect.
  • The source material does not explain why hCG is being removed from the schedule.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Chaptered

Official Summary Text

Controlled substances: human chorionic gonadotropin.