Removes requirement for Department of health care access and information to establish advisory committee, update definition of setting where physician practices.
Decreases the service obligation to 2 years in a medically underserved area.
Authorizes department to create additional positions, not using funds from account, for applicants from specialties outside of primary specialties, not subject to the 20% limit.
Removes maximum limit for loan repayments per physician that may be provided to program participant who completed 3 years of services in medically underserved area.
Expands money authorization amount for Medically underserved account for physicians
Legislative History
On Jan. 8, 2024, bill introduced in the Senate; on May 22, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On May 23, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on Aug. 18, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On Sep. 4, 2024, bill was enrolled, and presented to the governor for actioning.
Effectiveness
If enacted, bill SB 909 will become effective as of Jan. 1, 2025.
Sep. 26, 2024 CAL LEG Governor Approval
On Sep. 26, 2024, CAL LEG reported SB 909 signed by governor, assigned Ch. 594.
