Porter Ranch, CA – Today, the state-run government healthcare bill (Assembly Bill 2200), supported by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, died in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. This latest attempt to turn your individual healthcare decisions over to the state government, limiting your choice of doctors and increasing costs for millions of Californians, will not move forward in 2024. The bill had been placed on the Assembly Appropriations Suspense File and did not come off following the Suspense File deadline.

Pilar Schiavo has long advocated for state-run healthcare, which would dramatically increase costs and put the choice of a patient’s doctors and specialists in the hands of the state. Schiavo voted “aye” on AB 2200 (Kalra) in the Assembly Health Committee.

“Pilar Schiavo is out of touch with the high cost and limited access to healthcare people in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys face. She voted to increase costs and limit your individual healthcare choices. That’s not only bad policy, but it will hurt seniors, families, and people who need specialized care,” noted Patrick Gipson, recently retired Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff and candidate for State Assembly.

“Schiavo isn’t representing the people; she’s representing special interests that fund her campaign. She’s out of touch and hoping her constituents don’t notice. I support better healthcare access, and we can do that while also lowering these skyrocketing costs that prevent many from getting needed care and treatment.”

Since her time as a San Francisco-based political activist, Pilar Schiavo has advocated for state-run government healthcare. The widely criticized proposal has earned opposition from both Democrats and Republicans. Schiavo and Gipson will face off against each other in the November General Election for the 40th Assembly District Seat.