SB 1422 Passes Senate Health Committee 9–2 — Durazo Bill to Restore Medi-Cal for Undocumented Adults Advances to Appropriations
SB 1422 passed the Senate Health Committee 9–2 on April 8, 2026 and was re-referred to Appropriations. The bill would reverse the January 2026 enrollment freeze for undocumented adults aged 19+, directly restoring PPS reimbursement for FQHC visits to this population.
Its fate in Appropriations is uncertain given California's projected $22B deficit by FY2028.
Key takeaways
- Committee passage is meaningful but Appropriations is the real gate — the May 2026 Appropriations hearing is the critical next milestone
- If passed, directly restores PPS revenue for FQHC visits to undocumented adults — critical for LA, Bay Area, and Central Valley FQHCs
Primary source
CalMatters Digital DemocracyFQHC Talent. (2026, April 8). SB 1422 Passes Senate Health Committee 9–2 — Durazo Bill to Restore Medi-Cal for Undocumented Adults Advances to Appropriations. Primary source: CalMatters Digital Democracy. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/sb-1422-senate-health-committee-passage-april-2026
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