Bill > AB1090

This bill establishes a pilot program in Orange County to enhance investigation and oversight of licensed adult alcoholism and drug abuse treatment facilities. Specifically, the State Department of Health Care Services will assign a dedicated Substance Use Disorder Compliance Division investigator to the County of Orange, contingent on the Board of Supervisors agreeing to participate. Under the program, the county will reimburse the department for all associated costs, including the investigator's salary and administrative expenses, and will also provide office space for the investigator. The pilot program is set to run until December 31, 2029, with the county required to submit a comprehensive report to the Legislature by December 31, 2030, evaluating the program's effectiveness and offering recommendations for future actions. The entire pilot program provision will be automatically repealed on December 31, 2034, making it a time-limited experimental initiative designed to improve oversight and potentially serve as a model for addressing complaints and ensuring compliance in substance abuse treatment facilities. The bill also includes a minor technical amendment to an existing health care service plan notification requirement, though this appears to be a non-substantive change.

Health and Social Services

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1090