Plain English Breakdown
The source text mentions an intent for legislation relating to an awareness campaign but does not detail specific funding or methods beyond ensuring public awareness of the website.
Updating California's Sexual and Reproductive Health Website
This law requires the State Department of Public Health to partner with an organization to update a state website with more information about abortion services, sexual health, and resources previously found on federal websites.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the State Department of Public Health to work with a specified organization to manage the existing internet website for reproductive health.
- Adds new content to the website regarding sexual and reproductive health, including information historically available on federal websites.
- Requires the partner organization to form and consult with stakeholder and community workgroups to decide what information goes on the site.
- Changes how often the website must be updated from every 6 months to at least once every 3 months.
- Requires the department to ensure public awareness of the internet website.
- Orders an annual report to the Legislature that includes information about the website's reach and impact.
Who It Names or Affects
- The State Department of Public Health
- An organization specified by the bill to manage the website
- Members of stakeholder workgroups and community workgroups
- California residents seeking information on abortion services or sexual health
Terms To Know
- Stakeholder workgroup
- A group formed to help determine and update the information posted on the website.
- Community workgroup
- A group formed to consult with regarding the content of the internet website.
Limits and Unknowns
- The text does not name the specific organization that will partner with the Department of Public Health.
- The bill requires updates at least every 3 months but allows for 'reasonable intervals' beyond that minimum frequency.
- The official status shows the bill passed, but no effective date is listed in the provided metadata.