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AB-2657 • 2026

Prescriptions.

Prescriptions.

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Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Flora
Last action
2026-02-21
Official status
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details on what specific nonsubstantive changes are made.

Prescription Rules

AB-2657 makes minor, non-substantive updates to the rules regarding the delivery of certain prescription drugs to pharmacies.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes nonsubstantive changes to existing laws related to delivering Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances to a pharmacy.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Pharmacies
  • People who deliver prescription drugs to pharmacies

Terms To Know

Controlled Substances Act
A law that classifies and regulates different types of drugs based on their potential for abuse.
Schedules
Categories used to classify controlled substances from most restrictive (Schedule I) to least restrictive (Schedule V).

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what the nonsubstantive changes are.
  • It is unclear how these minor updates will be implemented or enforced.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-21 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  2. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2657, as introduced, Flora.
Prescriptions.
Existing law, the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act, classifies controlled substances into 5 designated schedules, with the most restrictive limitations generally placed on controlled substances classified in Schedule I, and the least restrictive limitations generally placed on controlled substances classified in Schedule V. Existing law prohibits the delivery of Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances to a pharmacy unless a receipt for the merchandise is signed by a pharmacist or authorized receiving personnel. A violation of this provision is a crime.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to this provision.

Current Bill Text

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