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    SB-582
    Health & Public Health

    Health and care facilities: licensing during emergencies or disasters.

    Engrossed
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Establishes new emergency licensing rules for healthcare and childcare facilities affected by disasters.
    • Requires annual updates to disaster plans with input from local emergency coordinators.
    • Allows facilities destroyed in disasters to suspend licenses while rebuilding without losing their permits.
    • Waives certain facility requirements and fees for up to 90 days following declared emergencies.

    Summary

    Senator Stern's legislation establishes new protocols for health and care facilities during declared emergencies, creating a framework for maintaining operational licenses when facilities are damaged or destroyed by disasters. The bill enables skilled nursing facilities, residential care facilities, treatment centers, and childcare providers to obtain temporary license suspensions while rebuilding or relocating after emergencies.

    The measure requires skilled nursing facilities to conduct annual updates of their emergency response plans in consultation with local emergency coordinators. Residential care facilities for the elderly must enhance their disaster preparedness by maintaining detailed evacuation procedures, 72-hour self-sufficiency plans, and arrangements with emergency shelter locations. These facilities must provide their emergency plans to medical health operational area coordinators for local disaster coordination.

    For facilities rendered nonoperational by disasters, the Department of Public Health and Department of Social Services may grant disaster suspensions of active licenses if facilities notify the departments within six months of their intent to rebuild or reopen. The departments may waive annual licensing fees for destroyed facilities being rebuilt for the same purpose. When facilities hold multiple state licenses, the relevant departments must coordinate to streamline the restoration of operations.

    The bill also modifies certain program requirements during declared emergencies. Medi-Cal managed care plans must presume eligibility for remote adult day services during the first 30 days after a disaster declaration. Childcare programs receive 90-day waivers of in-person attendance requirements. The Department of Social Services must work with local building, planning and fire officials to expedite inspection and licensing processes for affected facilities resuming operations.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Health
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Health
    Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1100
    Assembly Aging And Long-term Care Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Aging And Long-term Care Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Health]
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB582 Stern et al. By Cervantes
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Health Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Health Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Senate Human Services Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Human Services Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Health] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Eloise ReyesD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Heath FloraR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Sabrina CervantesD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Eloise ReyesD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heath FloraR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Sabrina CervantesD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tom UmbergD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Lena GonzalezD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Dave CorteseD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Mia BontaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Dawn AddisD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Joe PattersonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Juan CarrilloD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Pilar SchiavoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lola Smallwood-CuevasD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Maggy KrellD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Darshana PatelD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Celeste RodriguezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Catherine StefaniD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    David TangipaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sasha Renee PerezD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Bill Author

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    Introduced By

    Tom Umberg
    Tom UmbergD
    California State Senator
    Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
    Lola Smallwood-CuevasD
    California State Senator
    Laura Richardson
    Laura RichardsonD
    California State Senator
    Eloise Reyes
    Eloise ReyesD
    California State Senator
    Sasha Renee Perez
    Sasha Renee PerezD
    California State Senator
    Lena Gonzalez
    Lena GonzalezD
    California State Senator
    Dave Cortese
    Dave CorteseD
    California State Senator
    Sabrina Cervantes
    Sabrina CervantesD
    California State Senator
    Henry Stern
    Henry SternD
    California State Senator
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/3/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 24, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Aging And Long-term Care Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    7007PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Establishes new emergency licensing rules for healthcare and childcare facilities affected by disasters.
    • Requires annual updates to disaster plans with input from local emergency coordinators.
    • Allows facilities destroyed in disasters to suspend licenses while rebuilding without losing their permits.
    • Waives certain facility requirements and fees for up to 90 days following declared emergencies.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

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

    Introduced By

    Tom Umberg
    Tom UmbergD
    California State Senator
    Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
    Lola Smallwood-CuevasD
    California State Senator
    Laura Richardson
    Laura RichardsonD
    California State Senator
    Eloise Reyes
    Eloise ReyesD
    California State Senator
    Sasha Renee Perez
    Sasha Renee PerezD
    California State Senator
    Lena Gonzalez
    Lena GonzalezD
    California State Senator
    Dave Cortese
    Dave CorteseD
    California State Senator
    Sabrina Cervantes
    Sabrina CervantesD
    California State Senator
    Henry Stern
    Henry SternD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Senator Stern's legislation establishes new protocols for health and care facilities during declared emergencies, creating a framework for maintaining operational licenses when facilities are damaged or destroyed by disasters. The bill enables skilled nursing facilities, residential care facilities, treatment centers, and childcare providers to obtain temporary license suspensions while rebuilding or relocating after emergencies.

    The measure requires skilled nursing facilities to conduct annual updates of their emergency response plans in consultation with local emergency coordinators. Residential care facilities for the elderly must enhance their disaster preparedness by maintaining detailed evacuation procedures, 72-hour self-sufficiency plans, and arrangements with emergency shelter locations. These facilities must provide their emergency plans to medical health operational area coordinators for local disaster coordination.

    For facilities rendered nonoperational by disasters, the Department of Public Health and Department of Social Services may grant disaster suspensions of active licenses if facilities notify the departments within six months of their intent to rebuild or reopen. The departments may waive annual licensing fees for destroyed facilities being rebuilt for the same purpose. When facilities hold multiple state licenses, the relevant departments must coordinate to streamline the restoration of operations.

    The bill also modifies certain program requirements during declared emergencies. Medi-Cal managed care plans must presume eligibility for remote adult day services during the first 30 days after a disaster declaration. Childcare programs receive 90-day waivers of in-person attendance requirements. The Department of Social Services must work with local building, planning and fire officials to expedite inspection and licensing processes for affected facilities resuming operations.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/3/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Health
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Health
    Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1100
    Assembly Aging And Long-term Care Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Aging And Long-term Care Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Health]
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB582 Stern et al. By Cervantes
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Health Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Health Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Senate Human Services Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Human Services Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Health] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 24, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Aging And Long-term Care Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    7007PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Eloise ReyesD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Heath FloraR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Sabrina CervantesD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 25 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 5
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Eloise ReyesD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heath FloraR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Sabrina CervantesD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tom UmbergD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Lena GonzalezD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Dave CorteseD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Mia BontaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Dawn AddisD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Joe PattersonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Juan CarrilloD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Pilar SchiavoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lola Smallwood-CuevasD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Maggy KrellD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Darshana PatelD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Celeste RodriguezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Catherine StefaniD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    David TangipaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sasha Renee PerezD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Bill Author