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CA AB2343
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Darshana Patel
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AI Summary
- Alcohol and other drug treatment facilities and programs must participate in a public quality rating system designated by the Department of Health Care Services in order to obtain or renew their license or certification.
- Programs contracted to provide Medi-Cal treatment services or contracted with county behavioral health departments are exempt from the quality rating system requirement.
- The requirement only takes effect if the department determines sufficient funding has been appropriated to cover platform costs, and the department may charge reasonable fees to participating facilities.
- Administrators of the quality rating system are prohibited from accepting payments from the facilities being rated to prevent conflicts of interest.
- The department may verify compliance through documentation, audits, or inspections during the licensing or certification process.
Legislative Description
Alcohol and other drug programs: quality rating system.
Last Action
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Health3/16/2026
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