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California Bill Would End Medical Worker Mandate to Report Suspected Domestic Violence

California Bill Would End Medical Worker Mandate to Report Suspected Domestic Violence
The California State Capitol building in Sacramento on April 18, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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Legislation to remove mandatory requirements for doctors and other health practitioners to report suspected domestic violence is set to be considered by a California senate committee Aug. 11.

Assembly Bill 2790, proposed by Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks (D-Berkeley) and co-authored by Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), has received both praise and criticism.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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