Medical Practice Act: health care providers: qualified autism service paraprofessionals.

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

Sponsor: Nguyen
Last action: 2026-01-29
Official status: In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details on what constitutes a violation and its legal consequences.

Expanding Health Care Providers to Include Autism Service Paraprofessionals

AB-375 changes the definition of 'health care provider' in California's Medical Practice Act to include qualified autism service paraprofessionals.

What This Bill Does

Adds qualified autism service paraprofessionals to the list of health care providers under California’s Medical Practice Act.

Who It Names or Affects

People who need autism services and their families
Qualified autism service paraprofessionals

Terms To Know

Health care provider: A person or organization that provides medical treatment, including now qualified autism service paraprofessionals.
Qualified autism service paraprofessional: Someone who helps with autism services and is certified by a national entity.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify which national entities can certify qualified autism service paraprofessionals.
Requires no state reimbursement to local agencies or school districts for implementing this change.

Bill History

2026-01-29 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-01-29 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 3871.)
2026-01-22 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-01-22 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (January 22).
2026-01-22 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, second hearing. Referred to suspense file.
2026-01-22 California Legislative Information
Assembly Rule 63 suspended. (Page 3806.)
2025-04-30 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2025-04-08 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-02-18 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on B. & P.
2025-02-04 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 6.
2025-02-03 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 375, as introduced, Nguyen.
Medical Practice Act: health care providers: qualified autism service paraprofessionals.
Existing law, the Medical Practice Act, establishes the Medical Board of California and charges it with administrative and enforcement duties related to the provision of medical services under the act. Existing law establishes requirements for the delivery of medical services, including via telehealth by specified health care providers. A violation of the act is a crime.
Under existing law, a “health care provider,” for purpose of the act, includes a qualified autism service provider or a qualified autism service professional that is certified by a national entity, as specified.
This bill would expand that definition of “health care provider” to also include a qualified autism service paraprofessional. By expanding the scope of a crime under the act, the bill would impose a state-mandated local
program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

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