S01063Introduced in the Senate
Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals, including two hours of course work or training encompassing minority healthcare issues; provides an exemption for certain individuals; requires hospitals and facilities to request documentation of the completion of training from employees and prospective employees.
Introduced by Jose Serrano, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals, including two hours of course work or training encompassing minority healthcare issues; provides an exemption for certain individuals; requires hospitals and facilities to request documentation of the completion of training from employees and prospective employees.
Where it stands
referred to higher education
June 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 1, 2026
37
Yes
23
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | No |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | No |
| Dean Murray | 3 | No |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | No |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | No |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | No |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | No |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1464
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to higher education
died in assembly
returned to senate
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1339
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to higher education
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