Advocating for Californians Impacted by PANS/PANDAS
California Legislative Updates
Looking ahead to the 2026 legislative session, CalCoalition is working to establish a PANS/PANDAS Health and Education Advisory Council. This council will aim to inform policy development and legislative priorities related to diagnosis, treatment, and educational support for children affected by PANS/PANDAS. While we are in the early stages and have not yet secured a legislative sponsor, we are actively building the foundation for a collaborative, expert-driven effort.
PAST LEGISLATION
Cal-Coalition sponsored bills AB 907 and AB 2105.
The California Coalition for PANS/PANDAS Advocacy has championed two landmark bills: AB 907 and AB 2105, advancing recognition and treatment for children affected by PANS and PANDAS.
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AB 907 was a lifeline for families, bringing critical attention to the urgent need for healthcare access. Although it was ultimately vetoed, the bill ignited a powerful grassroots movement that led to the successful passage of AB 2105. Signed into law on September 28, 2024, AB 2105 ensures health insurance coverage for PANS and PANDAS in California and took effect on January 1, 2025.
This legislative victory proved that when families unite, change is not only possible, it is inevitable. Since its passage, Virginia, Georgia, and Tennessee have adopted similar legislation, bringing the total number of states with PANS/PANDAS coverage laws to 15 and counting.
AB 2105
AB 907
Click here for AB2105 Fact Sheet
STATES WITH PANS/PANDAS
HEALTH EQUITY LAWS
15 states have passed laws requiring health insurance companies to cover treatment costs for PANDAS and PANS, including: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Watch the California PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day Resolution vote 8/13/2018
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