The CPUC Opens Rulemaking to Consider Extended Service Quality Standards for Wireless Carriers

By Lexi McCrillis On February 26, 2026, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued an order instituting Rulemaking 26-02-017 to consider whether to apply General Order 133-E (GO 133-E) service quality standards to wireless carriers. This follows a prior decision Continue reading

The Department of Insurance Continues Rulemaking to Address Intervenor Compensation Under Prop 103

By Charlotte Fuchs On February 13, 2026, the Department of Insurance (DOI) released the amended text of proposed regulations modernizing California’s intervenor and Administrative Hearing Bureau processes under Proposition 103. Proposition 103, passed by voters in 1988, dictates that the Continue reading

State Bar of California Proposes Amendments to the Rules Governing Lawyer Referral Services

By Amine Elrayes At its November 20, 2025, meeting, the Board of Trustees of the California State Bar unanimously voted to release for public comment proposed amendments related to its rules governing Lawyer Referral Services (LRSs) [Agenda Item 6.18]. The Continue reading

Office of Administrative Law Approves Rulemaking to Improve Nurse Practitioner Education Programs

By Sydney Verga On June 27, 2025, the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved amendments to section 1484 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). Section 1484 establishes criteria that the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) uses Continue reading

Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Seeks to Expand Interpreter Accessibility for Licensing Exams

By Jordan Simoes On July 18, 2025, the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC) issued a Notice of Proposed Action that states its intent to alter the interpreter standard for examiners. Currently, section 931, Title 16 of the California Continue reading

Medical Board Publishes Notice of Regulation on Fees for Petitions for Penalty Relief

By Byanca Hutchins On March 12, 2025, the Medical Board of California (MBC or Board) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to modify sections 1352.3 and 1359, Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), concerning fees for petitions Continue reading

Board of Pharmacy Adopts Emergency Regulation for PrEP and PEP Treatments

By Catherine Santos On July 26, 2024, the California State Board of Pharmacy published a Notification of Proposed Emergency Regulatory Action concerning its proposed amendment to section 1747 of Title 16, Division 17, Article 5 of the California Code of Continue reading

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board Adopts Regulatory Change Regarding Continuing Professional Development Requirements

By Samantha Fidel On September 6, 2024, the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SLPA) adopted a regulatory change regarding continuing professional development requirements. The proposed changes would amend sections 1399.160, 1399.160.1, 1399.160.2, 1399.160.3, and 1399.160.4 of Continue reading

Dental Board of California Publishes Notice on Proposed Regulatory Actions Concerning Dental Assisting Exams

By Lam, Shun Fung On April 23, 2024, the Dental Board of California (DBC) published notice of its intent to update current dental assisting examination regulations to reflect current laws and procedures and ensure that they reflect minimum standards for Continue reading