SB 43 (Umberg, D-Santa Ana)
Support
Held on the Senate Appropriations Committee suspense file on May 23.
SB 43 would require individuals or companies that sell referrals to substance use disorder treatment programs to obtain a certificate of compliance with the Department of Justice (DOJ), which includes, among other information, a declaration that the certificate holder will not have any financial interest in any facility doing business with the referral agency. The bill also places limitations on referral agencies operating group advertising and gives DOJ enforcement authority.
Senate Health Committee Support Letter
Kirsten Barlow
SB 548 (Reyes, D-San Bernardino)
Support
Held on the Senate Appropriations Committee suspense file on May 23.
SB 548 would require the California Health and Human Services Agency to convene an advisory group and create a five-year plan for reducing alcohol- and drug-related addiction deaths. This bill would also bring leaders and experts together to review existing health plan requirements and data, identify opportunities that would improve access to care for substance use disorders, and make recommendations to save lives.
Senate Health Committee Support Letter
Kirsten Barlow