AB 1973  (Aguiar-Curry) expands who can legally perform abortions in California and removes the rule that limited certain providers to performing them only in the first trimester. Under this bill, trained and licensed health care professionals such as nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives, and physician assistants can perform abortions if they are properly authorized and have completed required training, regardless of how far along the pregnancy is. It also protects California physicians from discipline based solely on abortion-related penalties from other states.

Status: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 3.) (June 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

ACTION STEP 1: Email the Senate Appropriations  Committee and urge a "No" vote on AB 1973. Click “Send Message” to email your California State Senate.

**** Please note: Because this piece of legislation is assigned to only one committee, only individuals within that district will be able to send the email. Those who are not in the district are encouraged to contact the committee by phone instead. Please follow ACTION STEP 2 below  ****

ACTION STEP 2: Call the Senate Appropriations  Committe and follow the script to urge him or her to vote “No” on AB 1973.

Hello, my name is [Your Name], I’m a concerned constituent.

I am calling to urge you to VOTE NO on AB 1973. This bill expands abortion in California by allowing more providers to perform abortions at any stage of pregnancy. Women deserve real care, support, and compassion, not policies that can cause harm.

Please vote NO on AB 1973.

 Senate Appropriations  Committee

Sabrina Cervantes — (916) 651-4031 (Chair) 

Kelly Seyarto — (916) 651-4032 (Vice Chair) 

Christopher Cabaldon — (916) 651-4003 

Tim Grayson — (916) 651-4009 

Laura Richardson — (916) 651-4035 

Aisha Wahab — (916) 651-4410 

Megan Dahle — (916) 651-4001