Governor Newsom signs AB 2575 (Valencia) to advance the oversight of alcoholism and drug abuse recovery services in CA

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The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is responsible for overseeing the certified programs and licensure of adult alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities (RTFs). Currently, California boasts 1,801 licensed facilities statewide, with a notable concentration in Southern California, including 331 in Orange County alone.

AB 2574 mandates that certified programs or licensed RFTs must disclose if any of their agents, partners, directors, officers, or owners has a financial interest in, or has a contractual relationship with a recovery home. "The disclosure of this information will allow DHCS to provide effective oversight and to take actions against bad actors," said Assemblymember Valencia.

Under AB 2574, DHCS will also be empowered to suspend or revoke certifications or licenses for non-disclosure. Additionally, DHCS may act against unlicensed treatment facilities identified as recovery residences that provide recovery, treatment, and detoxification services.

"Cal Cities is proud to sponsor AB 2574, commonsense transparency legislation that protects residents and holds recovery housing facilities accountable for maintaining high-quality treatment," said League of California Cities Executive Director and CEO Carolyn Coleman. "AB 2574 is good for the community, good for the neighbors, and most importantly, good for those who are receiving care."

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Assemblymember Avelino Valencia proudly represents the 68th Assembly district which includes the cities of Anaheim, Orange and Santa Ana. Valencia chairs the Assembly Budget Subcommittee #7 on Accountability and Oversight.