California Health and Safety Code

§ 103871

HSC § 103871 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 102 · Part 2 · Ch. 1.7

Statute text

(a)The department shall collect data on the incidence of neurodegenerative disease in California.

(b)The department shall establish a system for the collection of information determining the incidence and prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases, including, but not limited to, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The department shall designate the specified neurodegenerative diseases as a disease required to be reported in the state or any part of the state. All cases of neurodegenerative disease diagnosed or treated in California shall be reported to the department.

(c)The department shall provide notification of the mandatory reporting of neurodegenerative disease on its internet website and shall also provide that information to associations representing physicians and hospitals and directly to the Medical Board of California at least 90 days prior to requiring information be reported.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 522, Sec. 1. (AB 424) Effective January 1, 2024. Repealed as of January 1, 2028, pursuant to Section 103871.2.