California law says medicine must be practised by doctors and nurses, not AI

Oct 5, 2026 · Issue 10 · 3 sources, 3 articles

California's new law establishes that medical practice is carried out by doctors and nurses, not AI. Gavin Newsom, however, vetoed a bill that would have protected nurses who override AI.

Who is affected and how

doctor

The law reaffirms that clinical decisions remain the physician's responsibility, even with AI support.

hospital manager

When deploying AI systems, hospitals must ensure that a qualified professional still makes the clinical decision.

health policy

The contrast between the Californian and Utah approaches is a reference point for further state regulation.

Narrative: AI must be licensed as a doctor · Nurses are introducing AI without involving them

Sources

• Doctors and nurses, not AI, must perform medicine under new California lawthe mercury news · Oct 10, 2026
• Doctors and nurses, not AI, must perform medicine under new state law - East Bay Timeseastbaytimes.com · Oct 10, 2026
• Newsom Vetoes Bill Protecting Nurses Who Override AI, Signs Clinical Judgment Law - Nurseonestopnurseonestop.org · Oct 5, 2026

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