Health omnibus bill amending Health and Safety Code
Summary
California Governor signed SB1447, a health omnibus bill that amends multiple sections of the Health and Safety Code and adds provisions to the Welfare and Institutions Code. The bill affects healthcare facilities and food service operations. Key amendments include changes to Sections 1279.6, 113739.1, 113769, 113949.1, 113949.2, 114020, 114079, 114367.1, 114368.8, 114380, 131365, and 131370, with new sections 113769.1, 113814.1, 113823.1, and 9103.5.
What changed
California Governor signed SB1447 on March 26, 2026, an omnibus health bill that amends 12 sections of the Health and Safety Code and adds 4 new sections to the Health and Safety Code and Welfare and Institutions Code. Affected code sections include provisions related to healthcare facilities, food safety, environmental health, and social services. The bill applies to healthcare providers, food service operations, and related regulated entities.
Healthcare facilities and food service operations should review the amended statutory provisions to ensure continued compliance. The bill was signed into law on March 26, 2026, and entities should monitor for any delayed effective dates or implementation timelines that may apply to specific provisions. Compliance officers should track the official California legislative website for chaptered bill text and any regulatory guidance issued by California health agencies.
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ChangeBridge / California / SB1447 Signed by Governor SB1447 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-26
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An act to amend Sections 1279.6, 113739.1, 113769, 113949.1, 113949.2, 114020, 114079, 114367.1, 114368.8, 114380, 131365, and 131370 of, and to add Sections 113769.1, 113814.1, and 113823.1 to, the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 9103.5 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to health.
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State California
Session 2025-2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
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2026-03-26 S Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
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