§ 870. — 870. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 560, Sec. 2.)

(a)
The Medical Board of California, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, the Board of Registered Nursing, and the Physician Assistant Board shall expedite the licensure process for an applicant who demonstrates that they intend to provide abortions, as defined in Section 123464 of the Health and Safety Code, within the scope of practice of their license.
(b)
An applicant shall demonstrate their intent to provide abortions by providing a letter declaring the applicant’s intention to provide abortions and
a letter from an employer or health care entity indicating that the applicant has accepted employment or entered into a contract to provide abortions, the applicant’s starting date, the location where the applicant will be providing abortions, and that the applicant will be providing abortions within the scope of practice of their license in accordance with Sections 2253, 2725.4, and 3502.4, as applicable.
(c)
Nothing in this section shall be construed as changing existing licensure requirements. An applicant applying for expedited licensure under subdivision (a) shall meet all applicable statutory and regulatory licensure requirements.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 560, Sec. 2. (AB 657) Effective January 1, 2023.