AB-492
Health & Public Health

Alcohol and drug programs: licensing.

Enrolled
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Requires notification to local governments when drug treatment facility licenses are issued.
  • Mandates that initial facility licenses be provisional for one year with potential revocation for violations.
  • Prohibits facilities from reapplying for five years if their provisional license is revoked.
  • Requires licensees to submit completed applications, fire clearance, and fees to maintain active review status.

Summary

Assembly Member Valencia's legislation establishes new notification requirements for alcohol and drug treatment facility licensing, requiring the State Department of Health Care Services to inform local governments when issuing operating licenses. Under the measure, the department must provide written notice to the city or county where a facility is located, including the licensee's name, mailing address, and facility location.

The bill maintains existing licensing procedures, under which facilities must submit a completed application, obtain fire clearance, and pay required fees. Initial licenses remain provisional for one year, during which the department may revoke them if facilities fail to comply with state requirements. Operators whose provisional licenses are revoked cannot reapply for five years. The department retains authority to implement these provisions through provider bulletins and written guidelines until formal regulations are adopted.

Key Dates

Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Assembly 3rd Reading AB492 Valencia et al. By Blakespear
Senate Health Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Health Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 492 Valencia Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Assembly Health Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Health Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Contacts

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Cottie Petrie-NorrisD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Tom UmbergD
Senator
Bill Author
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Laurie DaviesR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Not Contacted
Profile
Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Cottie Petrie-NorrisD
Assemblymember
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Tom UmbergD
Senator
Bill Author
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Laurie DaviesR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Avelino ValenciaD
Assemblymember
Bill Author

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Introduced By

Avelino Valencia
Avelino ValenciaD
California State Assembly Member
Co-Authors
Cottie Petrie-Norris
Cottie Petrie-NorrisD
California State Assembly Member
Laurie Davies
Laurie DaviesR
California State Assembly Member
Tom Umberg
Tom UmbergD
California State Senator
Diane Dixon
Diane DixonR
California State Assembly Member
Kate Sanchez
Kate SanchezR
California State Assembly Member
70% progression
Bill has passed both houses in identical form and is being prepared for the Governor (9/2/2025)

Latest Voting History

September 2, 2025
PASS
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
381140PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Requires notification to local governments when drug treatment facility licenses are issued.
  • Mandates that initial facility licenses be provisional for one year with potential revocation for violations.
  • Prohibits facilities from reapplying for five years if their provisional license is revoked.
  • Requires licensees to submit completed applications, fire clearance, and fees to maintain active review status.

Get Involved

Act Now!

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

Introduced By

Avelino Valencia
Avelino ValenciaD
California State Assembly Member
Co-Authors
Cottie Petrie-Norris
Cottie Petrie-NorrisD
California State Assembly Member
Laurie Davies
Laurie DaviesR
California State Assembly Member
Tom Umberg
Tom UmbergD
California State Senator
Diane Dixon
Diane DixonR
California State Assembly Member
Kate Sanchez
Kate SanchezR
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Valencia's legislation establishes new notification requirements for alcohol and drug treatment facility licensing, requiring the State Department of Health Care Services to inform local governments when issuing operating licenses. Under the measure, the department must provide written notice to the city or county where a facility is located, including the licensee's name, mailing address, and facility location.

The bill maintains existing licensing procedures, under which facilities must submit a completed application, obtain fire clearance, and pay required fees. Initial licenses remain provisional for one year, during which the department may revoke them if facilities fail to comply with state requirements. Operators whose provisional licenses are revoked cannot reapply for five years. The department retains authority to implement these provisions through provider bulletins and written guidelines until formal regulations are adopted.

70% progression
Bill has passed both houses in identical form and is being prepared for the Governor (9/2/2025)

Key Dates

Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Assembly 3rd Reading AB492 Valencia et al. By Blakespear
Senate Health Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Health Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 492 Valencia Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Assembly Health Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Health Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Latest Voting History

September 2, 2025
PASS
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
381140PASS

Contacts

Profile
Cottie Petrie-NorrisD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Tom UmbergD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Laurie DaviesR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 6 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 2
Select All Legislators
Profile
Cottie Petrie-NorrisD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Tom UmbergD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Laurie DaviesR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Avelino ValenciaD
Assemblymember
Bill Author