Section 1254.7.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 1254.7.
in effect(a)
It is the intent of the Legislature that pain be assessed and treated promptly, effectively, and for as long as pain persists.
(b)
A health facility licensed pursuant to this chapter shall, as a condition of licensure, include pain as an item to be assessed. The health facility shall ensure that pain assessment is performed in a consistent manner that is appropriate to the patient. The pain assessment shall be noted in the patient’s chart.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026