Senate Bill 78 would require California residents to maintain minimum essential health coverage beginning January 1, 2020. Californians who fail to maintain essential health coverage would owe financial penalties unless they qualify for available exemptions. Please click on the link below for more information including summary of penalties and possible exemptions available to Californians.
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/news-articles/health-care-mandate.html