California lawmakers quietly gutted budget bill AB144 on the last day of session and slipped in sweeping changes to vaccine and parental rights. Amy Bohn of PERK explains how the law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom bypassed the legislative process, hands vaccine decision-making power to the California Department of Public Health, revives HPV recommendations, expands liability protections, and sidelines future ACIP and CDC recommendations.
AB144 began innocently as the “Budget Act of 2025,” introduced on January 8, 2025. But at the very last moment, it was gutted, amended, and passed in a matter of days — on September 12, 2025 — with no public comment, no hearings, and no transparency. It bypassed the democratic process entirely. Governor Newsom signed it into law today.
California lawmakers quietly gutted budget bill AB144 on the last day of session and slipped in sweeping changes to vaccine and parental rights. Amy Bohn of PERK explains how the law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom bypassed the legislative process, hands vaccine decision-making power to the California Department of Public Health, revives HPV recommendations, expands liability protections, and sidelines future ACIP and CDC recommendations.
AB144 began innocently as the “Budget Act of 2025,” introduced on January 8, 2025. But at the very last moment, it was gutted, amended, and passed in a matter of days — on September 12, 2025 — with no public comment, no hearings, and no transparency. It bypassed the democratic process entirely. Governor Newsom signed it into law today.
Keep the Pressure Up! Time for another Veto!
ACT NOW: Stop AB144
Dear PERK Members,
We are sounding the alarm on AB144, a bill quietly rushed through the California legislature in secret. This law is a direct attack on medical freedom, parental rights, and due process — and it sets a dangerous precedent that could spread beyond California. What happens here often signals what is to come nationwide.
AB144 began innocently as the “Budget Act of 2025,” introduced on January 8, 2025. But at the very last moment, it was gutted, amended, and passed in a matter of days — on September 12, 2025 — with no public comment, no hearings, and no transparency. It bypassed the democratic process entirely and now sits on Governor Newsom’s desk. He has until October 12th to sign it into law.
We must act quickly and urge the Governor to VETO AB144. This bill:
Centralizes vaccine authority by giving the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) so much power related to immunizations, bypassing the legislature.
Adds language about the HPV vaccine related to the school schedule for 8th grade and recommendation of the HPV shot for college students. They added additional language to the mandated notification. The section on the HPV vaccine references Section 120164 (a newly created Health Code Section that gives CDPH the power to modify or supplement existing recommendations).
Rejects CDC and ACIP standards, freezing recommendations as of January 1, 2025 and disregarding future updates.
Expands liability protections beginning January 1, 2030, shielding anyone administering state-required vaccines to minors from accountability or liability for injury or harm caused.
Alters insurance and welfare laws without public input.
This bill strips parents and the public of their voice and hands unchecked power to the unelected body of the California Department of Public Health.
Learn More
Watch our 3-part video breaking down AB144:
Take Action Now
Call Governor Newsom and demand a veto: 916-445-2841
Sign the petition today → bit.ly/VETOAB144
Organizations: send your logo and name to info@perk-group.com to be added to group coalition letter.
Send your own VETO letter through the official letter through the governor’s portal to register your opposition. Details below.
Donate to the fight. Link here.
By taking action, you affirm your stand for medical freedom, parental rights, and due process — and against government overreach and secrecy.
PERK’s mission is to protect children, families, and freedom. Learn more at www.perk-group.com.
Amy Bohn, President of PERK, breaks down the secret bill AB144 and how it could indirectly strip medical freedom.
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Dear PERK Members,
As we grieve the loss of a great leader, patriot, father, and husband, may his political assassination mark the contrast of what darkness and evil does while Charlie was peacefully debating ideas. He was a force of nature.
In the devastation, tragedy, and shock of his death, let this draw us out any final complacency and ignite you into this fight between good and evil, light and darkness. Never to surrender to fear or sink to hate. Instead defend the truth. Freedom is everything. Our families are everything. Our faith is everything. Let us finish what was started and let this be the turning point to save our country. Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with Erika Kirk, their children, and all the Kirk family.
Sincerely,
Amy Bohn
PERK President
OFFICIAL PERK STATEMENT
We will release the treasured photos and full Charlie Kirk speech from our beautiful event with Charlie Kirk soon. It was a moment we will never forget and will treasure this lasting memory.
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