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    AB-425
    Health & Public Health

    Certification of alcohol or other drug programs.

    Introduced
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Requires drug and alcohol treatment programs to follow national addiction medicine standards by 2027.
    • Mandates certified treatment programs to maintain specific levels of care based on evidence-based practices.
    • Authorizes the Health Department to implement changes through bulletins until formal regulations are adopted.

    Summary

    Assembly Member Davies proposes extending evidence-based treatment standards to certified alcohol and drug programs through legislation that would require these programs to meet the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria or equivalent standards currently mandated for licensed facilities.

    The State Department of Health Care Services would adopt and oversee these minimum care requirements for certified programs, paralleling existing oversight of licensed treatment facilities. The department may implement these standards initially through provider bulletins and similar guidance, with formal regulations required by January 1, 2027. The bill's findings note that this approach aligns with the Drug Medi-Cal organized delivery system's use of ASAM criteria to provide appropriate care and support sustainable recovery.

    This measure builds upon California's existing framework for substance use disorder treatment by applying consistent standards across both licensed facilities and certified programs. The Department of Health Care Services maintains authority to certify programs and verify their adherence to the required level of care standards, utilizing its current oversight mechanisms rather than creating new administrative structures.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Assembly Health Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Health Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Laurie DaviesR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laurie DaviesR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Laurie Davies
    Laurie DaviesR
    California State Assembly Member
    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/5/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    April 22, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Health Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    160016PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Requires drug and alcohol treatment programs to follow national addiction medicine standards by 2027.
    • Mandates certified treatment programs to maintain specific levels of care based on evidence-based practices.
    • Authorizes the Health Department to implement changes through bulletins until formal regulations are adopted.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Laurie Davies
    Laurie DaviesR
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Member Davies proposes extending evidence-based treatment standards to certified alcohol and drug programs through legislation that would require these programs to meet the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria or equivalent standards currently mandated for licensed facilities.

    The State Department of Health Care Services would adopt and oversee these minimum care requirements for certified programs, paralleling existing oversight of licensed treatment facilities. The department may implement these standards initially through provider bulletins and similar guidance, with formal regulations required by January 1, 2027. The bill's findings note that this approach aligns with the Drug Medi-Cal organized delivery system's use of ASAM criteria to provide appropriate care and support sustainable recovery.

    This measure builds upon California's existing framework for substance use disorder treatment by applying consistent standards across both licensed facilities and certified programs. The Department of Health Care Services maintains authority to certify programs and verify their adherence to the required level of care standards, utilizing its current oversight mechanisms rather than creating new administrative structures.

    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/5/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Assembly Health Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Health Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    April 22, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Health Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    160016PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Laurie DaviesR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 16 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 4
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laurie DaviesR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member