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Rep. Janet Nguyen comments on residential rehab facilities in the Senate Health Committee

 

by: Rep. Janet Nguyen
Published: April 22, 2024

 

 

SACRAMENTO...A bill to empower cities to investigate complaints against residential rehab facilities passed the Senate Health Committee last week.

Over the last 20 years, the industry around these facilities has exploded to the dismay of surrounding residents. With over 68% of the state’s facilities in Southern California, the lack of oversight and enforcement from the State is unbelievable.

SB 913 would allow the Department of Health Care Services to deputize local municipalities to conduct site visits and respond to public complaints.