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This bill addresses licensing and operational procedures for various health and care facilities during emergencies or disasters in California. Specifically, it allows facilities such as skilled nursing homes, residential care facilities, child daycare centers, home care organizations, and addiction treatment centers to request an "inactive license status" if they become nonoperational due to destruction or significant damage from a declared emergency. Facilities can request inactive status within 90 days of a state of emergency or federal disaster declaration, with the option to be rebuilt or reopened in the same location. The bill requires facilities to review and update their emergency and disaster plans annually, seeking input from local emergency coordinators and incorporating lessons learned from recent major disasters. For skilled nursing facilities, this includes developing comprehensive emergency plans with evacuation procedures, self-reliance strategies, and communication protocols. The bill also provides flexibility for state departments to waive licensing fees, suspend in-person attendance requirements for certain programs, and coordinate with local officials to expedite facility reinspection and relicensing. Additionally, beginning January 1, 2028, facilities can request inactive license status for other periods of inactivity, subject to state department approval. The overall intent is to facilitate swift recovery and rebuilding of critical health and care facilities after emergencies while maintaining safety standards.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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