AB 2236 Summary

• Increases civil penalties for care facility violations resulting in death or serious bodily injury to residents or children, effective July 1, 2015, with penalties ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 depending on facility type and size.

• Requires director approval before issuance of citations for violations resulting in death or serious bodily injury at care facilities.

• Establishes a formal three-level appeal process for licensees to challenge civil penalties: regional manager review (60 days), program administrator appeal (60 days), and deputy director appeal (60 days), with final appeal to an administrative law judge.

• Requires the Department of Social Services to adopt regulations implementing appeal procedures and reflecting these changes by January 1, 2016.

• Applies to multiple facility types including adult residential facilities, day programs, group homes, child day care centers, and family day care homes.