SB 43 (Umberg, D-Santa Ana) Details
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