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
HOW AB2105 BECAME LAW
AB2105, Health Insurance Coverage for PANDAS and PANS was signed into law on September 28, 2024.
AB2105 took effect on January 1, 2025. Since then, Virginia, Georgia, and Tennessee have passed similar legislation, bringing the total number of states to 15.
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
CA ACR 259