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Assemblymember Mia Bonta Introduces Transformational New Bill to Reduce Costs for Families and Improve Health Outcomes

AB 298 prohibits out-of-pocket health care costs for those under 21, ensuring families are able to seek care without worrying about financial barriers.

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D – Oakland) introduced a first-of-its-kind piece of legislation that would expand the prohibition on out-of-pocket costs, including copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles to all covered health care services provide

Will the Trump resistance go digital?

Assemblymember Mia Bonta, a Bay Area Democrat whose push to codify internet access rights for minority groups fell short last session, is already “deep in conversation” with state leaders and broadband equity advocates about next steps, Bonta spokesperson Daniel McGreevy said in a text message.

Governor Gavin Newsom signs new legislation addressing state food programs

AB 2786 by Assemblywoman Mia Bonta will ensure benefits from the California Women, Infants and Children program may be used at mobile farmers markets.  “Mobile farmers markets are an emerging strategy to bring fresh fruits and vegetables directly to communities,” Bonta said in a press release. “This bill will make nutritious, culturally relevant options more accessible to Californians who may otherwise rely on convenience stores with limited availability of fresh produce.”