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2026 Legislation

Assembly Bill 1939 – Professional Fiduciaries: Corporate Practice.
Allows licensed professional fiduciaries to form professional corporations starting in 2028 and sets rules, fees, and reporting requirements for those entities. It also strengthens oversight by expanding disciplinary authority and updating court appointment requirements for fiduciaries.

Assembly Bill 2129 – State Employees: Compensation: Firefighters.
Requires the state to negotiate firefighter pay so it falls within 15% of the average salaries of comparable positions in 20 California fire departments. It also mandates annual salary surveys and emphasizes using these comparisons when setting compensation through collective bargaining agreements.

Assembly Bill 2571 – Reimbursement for Pharmacists Services.
Requires Medi-Cal to reimburse advanced practice pharmacist services at the same rate as physician services and updates payment rules for medication therapy management. It also requires health plans and insurers to cover services provided by advanced practice pharmacists when similar services are covered for other providers.

Assembly Bill 2584 – Self-Defense.
The Preemptive Self Defense Act of 2026 clarifies that individuals may use necessary force to protect themselves or others from harm. It also provides immunity from civil liability for those who lawfully resist a public offense.