An act to amend Section 4938 of 4936 of, and to amend, repeal, and add Sections 4927.5 and 4938 of, the Business and Professions Code, relating to healing arts.
Summary
AB 2668 makes a narrow, technical update to California’s acupuncture licensing law. The bill amends Business and Professions Code Section 4938 to replace an outdated reference to the Department of Consumer Affairs with language reflecting the state’s 2025-26 governmental reorganization, under which that department is transferred to the Business and Consumer Services Agency. The measure does not change the substantive qualifications for acupuncture licensure, such as age, education, examination, internship, or fee requirements.
The bill continues to describe the Acupuncture Board’s authority to issue licenses to qualified applicants and to rely on a written examination developed by the Office of Professional Examination Services, but updates the agency reference so the statute aligns with current state government structure. In practical terms, it is a conforming cleanup bill intended to keep the acupuncture licensing provisions accurate after the reorganization of state agencies.
Impact
AB 2668 would make a conforming amendment to the Business and Professions Code affecting the Acupuncture Licensure Act. Its legal effect is limited to updating the statutory reference from the Department of Consumer Affairs to the Business and Consumer Services Agency, ensuring that the acupuncture licensing exam and related administrative functions are tied to the correct agency after the Governor’s Reorganization Plan takes effect. It does not alter licensure standards, board powers, applicant eligibility, or fees, and it has no appropriation or local program impact.
Sentiment
The available record suggests the bill is largely noncontroversial and procedural. The digest identifies it as a nonsubstantive change, and the bill was marked for majority support with no fiscal or local program impact. No committee transcript or recorded vote opposition is provided, which is consistent with a technical cleanup measure that generally attracts routine support rather than policy debate.
Contention
There is little substantive contention apparent in the materials provided because the bill does not revise acupuncture policy or licensing standards. Any discussion would likely be limited to ensuring that the statutory language correctly tracks the state’s agency reorganization and that the Office of Professional Examination Services is referenced under the proper department and agency structure. No specific opponents, amendments, or policy disputes are reflected in the available record.