AB 2098 passed and is on Governor Newsom’s desk.  Please send your message and ask that it be vetoed by the Governor to stop this assault on both science and free speech.   

AB2098 designates COVID-19 “disinformation” or “misinformation” by physicians as unprofessional conduct, allowing the Medical Board to take action against doctors who merely apply their independent judgement in treating or discussing a disease. Censorship has taken many forms during the COVID-19 pandemic; now California’s AB 2098 is trying to shut down doctors’ ability to speak freely with patients and the public.

AB2098 Harms Doctors and the Public

Doctors go through rigorous education and training and should be allowed to voice their medical and professional opinions freely. And science and medicine have historically been advanced through minority voices. The stifling of dissenting opinion will have long lasting effects on the advancement of health care. The unintended consequence might be that the healthcare provider shortage would be exacerbated by the proposed law. Further, the understanding of the data and science related to COVID-19 continues to change as more studies are done. Standards of care are being updated as new information and treatments emerge. And any attempt at determining “contemporary scientific consensus” will be fleeting.

ASK FOR A VETO!