California adds 7-day notice rule for protected health-data requests

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1930 on September 26, 2026, filed as Chapter 468, requiring at least seven business days' notice to the California Attorney General before producing records tied to investigations of abortion or gender-affirming care. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, with a $15,000 civil penalty for false attestations.

• AB 1930 signed September 26, 2026, effective January 1, 2027
• At least 7 business days' notice to the Attorney General before production
• False attestation carries a $15,000 civil penalty
• Exceptions: court order, state agency demand, or qualifying attestation