California AB 2975
California’s AB 2975 will require many hospitals to screen for weapons at their busiest public entrances. Here is what the law covers, who it applies to, and how to get ahead of it.
What AB 2975 Means for Hospitals
Signed into law in 2024, AB 2975 directs California hospitals to put weapons-detection screening in place at key public entry points. Cal/OSHA is set to finalize the specific screening standards by March 1, 2027, after which affected hospitals have a window to comply.
The summary below is plain-language and should be confirmed against the current statute and Cal/OSHA guidance before relying on it.
What AB 2975 Requires
Screening at Key Entrances
Weapons screening at main public entrances, and typically the emergency department and labor & delivery.
Automated Detection
Screening relies on automated weapons-detection systems. Handheld wands are not intended as the primary screening tool.
Trained Operators
Non-clinical staff operating screening are expected to complete the required training.
Who It Applies To
General acute care and acute psychiatric hospitals. Some small, rural, and long-term care facilities may be exempt.
The Timeline
Cal/OSHA finalizes standards by March 1, 2027, followed by a compliance window for affected hospitals.
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