AB-1794 • 2026

Pharmacy: enteral nutrition supplements or replacements.

Healthcare

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Ransom
Last action: 2026-06-08
Official status: From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
Effective date: Not listed

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Pharmacy: enteral nutrition supplements or replacements.

AB 1794, as amended, Ransom.

What This Bill Does

AB 1794, as amended, Ransom.
Pharmacy: enteral nutrition supplements or replacements.
Existing law, the Pharmacy Law, requires the California State Board of Pharmacy within the Department of Consumer Affairs to license and regulate the practice of pharmacy, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies.
Under existing law, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, compound, furnish, sell, or dispense a dangerous drug or dangerous device, or to dispense or compound a prescription unless they are licensed, as specified.

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Bill History

2026-06-08 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
2026-05-20 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
2026-05-12 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-05-11 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 4990.)
2026-04-30 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-04-29 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (April 29).
2026-04-16 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-04-15 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended.
2026-04-14 California Legislative Information
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 18. Noes 0.) (April 14).
2026-02-23 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on B. & P.
2026-02-11 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.
2026-02-10 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1794, as amended, Ransom.
Pharmacy: enteral nutrition supplements or replacements.
Existing law, the Pharmacy Law, requires the California State Board of Pharmacy within the Department of Consumer Affairs to license and regulate the practice of pharmacy, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies. Under existing law, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, compound, furnish, sell, or dispense a dangerous drug or dangerous device, or to dispense or compound a prescription unless they are licensed, as specified. Existing law authorizes the distribution of drugs and devices directly to dialysis patients pursuant to regulations adopted by the board and other specified conditions.
This bill would also authorize a pharmacist, manufacturer, or wholesaler to participate in an arrangement or agreement to deliver enteral nutrition supplements or replacements directly to a patient’s residence pursuant to a valid
order from a prescriber acting within their scope of
practice.
practice, and in accordance with the services and activities provided by a pharmacist, consistent with the accepted standard of care, as specified.
For these purposes, the bill would define “enteral nutrition supplements or replacements” to mean medical food used as a therapeutic regimen to prevent serious disability or death in patients with medically diagnosed conditions that preclude the full use of regular food. The bill would also make technical changes to existing provisions.

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