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CA SB490
Bill
Status
Engrossed
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tom Umberg
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AI Summary
- Requires the State Department of Public Health to initiate investigations of unlicensed alcohol/drug treatment facilities within 10 days of receiving an allegation and complete investigations within 60 days
- Mandates that facilities found operating without a license receive written notice within 10 days of investigation findings, including a cease-operations date and warning of $2,000/day civil penalties for continued operation
- Requires all certified programs and licensed facilities to submit annual reports by July 15 detailing money transfers with recovery residences to detect patient brokering, kickbacks, or unethical inducements
- Authorizes county behavioral health agencies in Drug Medi-Cal organized delivery system counties to request approval to conduct site visits of recovery residences alleged to be operating without a license
- Requires the department to conduct site visits of certified programs or licensed facilities that have disclosed financial interests in recovery residences against which the department takes enforcement action
Legislative Description
Alcohol and drug programs.
Last Action
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
1/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations1/15/2026
Health1/5/2026
Rules1/5/2026
Public Safety2/26/2025
Rules2/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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