AG Rob Bonta today sent letters to 15 insurance companies to remind them of their obligations under Assembly Bill 571 and request copies of their policies demonstrating compliance with AB 571. Authored by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine), AB 571 went into effect on January 1, 2024 and prevents insurers from refusing to issue or renew, or from altogether terminating, professional liability insurance for a licensed medical provider based solely on their provision of abortion, contraception, or gender-affirming care services, if the services are performed in and lawful in California. “California has been and remains committed to protecting the right to choose and the right of individuals to access necessary medical care,” said Attorney General Bonta. “Licensed providers that offer reproductive and gender-affirming care too often face significant obstacles in securing malpractice insurance — the California Legislature passed, and the Governor signed into law, AB 571 to tear down those barriers. With today’s letters and alert, my office is reminding insurance companies of their legal obligations under AB 571.

Attorney General Bonta to Insurance Companies: Discrimination Against Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Care Providers Unlawful in the Provision of Professional Liability Insurance | State of California – Department of Justice – Office of the Attorney General