CA SB1224

The California Emerging Therapies Research Partnership Act.

Engrossed Senate Brian Jones (R)
Plain English Summary

The California Emerging Therapies Research Partnership Act aims to create a new division in the Health and Safety Code focused on controlled substances. It will facilitate research into new therapies that involve these substances and allocate funding for this purpose. The goal is to enhance medical treatments and improve health outcomes for patients.

Supporters Say

Supporters of the California Emerging Therapies Research Partnership Act argue that it represents a significant step forward in advancing medical research and innovation. By promoting the study of controlled substances for therapeutic use, the bill could lead to groundbreaking treatments and improve the quality of life for many patients suffering from various conditions.

Critics Say

Critics of the California Emerging Therapies Research Partnership Act may express concerns about the potential risks associated with expanding research on controlled substances. They worry that this could lead to increased misuse or abuse of these substances and question the effectiveness of such research in delivering safe and reliable medical therapies.

Legislative Votes
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
A · Jun 30, 2026
Passed
8
YEA
0
NAY
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Military and Veterans Affairs]
A · Jun 23, 2026
Passed
14
YEA
0
NAY
Special Consent SB1224 Jones
Senate · May 28, 2026
Passed
39
YEA
0
NAY
Do pass as amended
Senate · May 14, 2026
Passed
7
YEA
0
NAY
Placed on suspense file
Senate · May 4, 2026
Passed
7
YEA
0
NAY
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Senate · Apr 22, 2026
Passed
7
YEA
0
NAY

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.

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This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the California State Legislature. Conflict-of-interest analysis for this bill is coming soon.