Alcohol and drug recovery or treatment facilities: investigations.
- Requires drug treatment facility complaints to be assigned to an investigator within 10 days of receipt.
- Mandates completion of facility investigations within 60 days unless additional resources are needed.
- Requires written notification to complainants if complaints fall outside department jurisdiction.
- Establishes mandatory written updates to complainants when investigations exceed 60 days.
Senators Blakespear and Umberg have proposed new requirements for investigating complaints about alcohol and drug treatment facilities, establishing specific timelines and procedures for the California Department of Health Care Services to follow.
The legislation requires the department to assign complaints under its jurisdiction to an analyst within 10 days of receipt. For complaints outside its authority, the department must notify complainants in writing that it does not investigate such matters. The bill sets a 60-day deadline for completing investigations once assigned, though this timeline may be extended if the department needs assistance from other agencies or requires additional resources to complete its review. In cases where investigations extend beyond 60 days, the department must provide written notification to complainants explaining the delay.
These provisions add to existing state law, which requires the Department of Health Care Services to license and regulate alcohol and drug treatment facilities, including conducting site visits to investigate allegations of unlicensed operations and monitoring licensed facilities for compliance. The department currently has authority to perform both announced and unannounced facility inspections.
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Tom UmbergD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Laurie DaviesR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 16 | PASS |
- Requires drug treatment facility complaints to be assigned to an investigator within 10 days of receipt.
- Mandates completion of facility investigations within 60 days unless additional resources are needed.
- Requires written notification to complainants if complaints fall outside department jurisdiction.
- Establishes mandatory written updates to complainants when investigations exceed 60 days.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senators Blakespear and Umberg have proposed new requirements for investigating complaints about alcohol and drug treatment facilities, establishing specific timelines and procedures for the California Department of Health Care Services to follow.
The legislation requires the department to assign complaints under its jurisdiction to an analyst within 10 days of receipt. For complaints outside its authority, the department must notify complainants in writing that it does not investigate such matters. The bill sets a 60-day deadline for completing investigations once assigned, though this timeline may be extended if the department needs assistance from other agencies or requires additional resources to complete its review. In cases where investigations extend beyond 60 days, the department must provide written notification to complainants explaining the delay.
These provisions add to existing state law, which requires the Department of Health Care Services to license and regulate alcohol and drug treatment facilities, including conducting site visits to investigate allegations of unlicensed operations and monitoring licensed facilities for compliance. The department currently has authority to perform both announced and unannounced facility inspections.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 16 | PASS |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tom UmbergD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Laurie DaviesR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |