Proposed Regulations 2026

This chart provides a quick overview of the regulations and their status. For details and history, click the appropriate link. Final regulations can be accessed on the California Code of Regulations Web site.

Proposed Regulation	Status
Evidence-Based Updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) Title 8, California Code of Regulations Sections 9792.22(a)(3), 9792.23.9 and 9792.24.2	Public Hearing February 27, 2026
Evidence-Based Updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) Title 8, California Code of Regulations Section 9792.23.8	Public Hearing December 19, 2025

January 2026

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Proposed Regulations 2026

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