Ed Hernandez

Senator Hernandez’ SB 743 Seeks to Protect Reproductive Health Access in Trump Era

As Hernandez’ SB 17 goes to the Governor, he encourages others to follow California’s lead and enact similar policy

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senate Bill 17, authored by Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D., now heads to the Governor after receiving a final bipartisan vote of 31-8 by the entire Senate. SB 17 will force pharmaceutical companies to explain their reasons for rising drug prices. 

Senator Hernandez’ SB 17 heads to the Senate Floor for concurrence, then to the Governor’s Desk

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senate Bill 17, authored by Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D., chair of the Senate Health Committee, passed the Assembly Floor with bipartisan support. SB 17 will shine a light on Big Pharma and the reasons for rising drug prices in California.

Coalition to Deliver over 15,000 Petition Signatures in Support of the Drug Pricing Transparency Legislation

SB 17 passed Assembly Appropriations Committee, now heads to the Assembly Floor

SACRAMENTO – Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D., chair of the Senate Health Committee, issued the following statement on the Assembly Appropriations Committee’s approval of Senate Bill 17 – shining a light on drug prices:

Jasmine’s Law will help patients with complex medical conditions continue vital care

SACRAMENTO – As a response to the insecurity that exists in the health insurance market, Senator Ed Hernandez, chair of the Senate Health Committee, has amended Senate Bill 133 to help patients complete treatment with their doctor under a new plan if their health insurance carrier leaves the market.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D., (D-West Covina) issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate Republicans’ efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D., (D-West Covina) issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate Republicans’ efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D., (D-West Covina) issued the following statement on the recent U.S. Senate vote to advance to floor debate on their efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

SACRAMENTO – Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a measure to help the City of La Puente further utilize newly acquired funding from the County of Los Angeles to benefit the overall livelihood of residents in the city.  Senate Bill 361, authored by Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D.