SAN LUIS OBISPO – Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) announced that Governor Newsom has signed her final two bills of the 2026 legislative session: Assembly Bills 1539 and 1876.
"From safeguarding the foundations of our democracy to codifying protections that ensure Californians can access health care without discrimination, these last two bills reflect what it means to deliver for the Central Coast and for California," said Addis. "I'm grateful to Governor Newsom for signing AB 1539 and AB 1876 into law."
The two measures, signed by Governor Newsom today, include:
AB 1539: Protect Our Democracy Act - Makes it a crime to try to place someone on the ballot for President or Vice President if they are not legally eligible to serve because they have already reached the constitutional term limit.
AB 1876: Fair Care for All Act - Makes it illegal for health insurance plans in California to deny coverage or benefits to someone based on race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
Assemblymember Addis sent eleven bills to Governor Newsom this year. Each bill was signed into law. This includes:
- AB 1159: California Learner Personal Information Protection Act
- AB 1907: Seamless Care Act
- AB 2486: California Children's Services Advisory Group Sunset Extension
- AB 1744: Clear Labels Clear Seas Act
- AB 2134: Family-Friendly City Councils Act
- AB 2393: False Imprisonment and Arrest Remedies Act (FIARA)
- AB 2691: Public Trust Protection Act
- AB 1817: Mobile Home Fair Process Act
- AB 2731: Santa Cruz Alcohol Licenses
These bills will take effect on January 1st, 2027.
Dawn Addis was elected to the California State Assembly in 2022 to represent the coastal 30th Assembly District, which includes San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Santa Cruz Counties. She is the Chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee 1 on Health.
CONTACT: Alexis Garcia-Arrazola, (831) 649-2832