California Legislation Aims to Codify Abortion Protections Beyond Executive Influence

By Jackie Fortiér · KFF Health News · 2026-07-14

KFF Health News reports that California lawmakers are advancing a bill to solidify the state's shield laws by removing a governor's discretionary power over extradition requests. The proposed legislation by Assembly member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan would mandate the denial of such requ

KFF Health News reports that California lawmakers are advancing a bill to solidify the state's shield laws by removing a governor's discretionary power over extradition requests. The proposed legislation by Assembly member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan would mandate the denial of such requ