S04518Introduced in the Senate
Provides that certain communications between a claimant's attorney or representative and an injured employee's treating provider or a claimant's medical consultant are not improper influence or an attempt to improperly influence.
Introduced by Jessica Ramos, District 13
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provides that certain communications between a claimant's attorney or representative and an injured employee's treating provider or a claimant's medical consultant are not improper influence or an attempt to improperly influence.
Where it stands
ordered to third reading cal.139
February 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · February 3, 2026
56
Yes
4
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
61 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | No |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | No |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO LABOR
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1740
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to codes
died in assembly
returned to senate
REFERRED TO LABOR
1ST REPORT CAL.132
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to codes
substituted for a5315
ordered to third reading cal.139
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