California Health Facilities Financing Authority Act: nondesignated hospitals: loan repayment.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies the repayment terms for loans provided to nondesignated public hospitals by the California Health Facilities Financing Authority. It extends the repayment period for these loans from 24 months to 60 months, requiring monthly payments starting 36 months after the loan approval date, with a 0% interest rate. Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for short-term residential therapeutic programs, including ensuring parental or legal guardian residency, access to confidential phone calls, and appropriate outdoor footwear, along with potential penalties for non-compliance.
Key provisions
- Extends the loan repayment period for nondesignated public hospitals from 24 to 60 months.
- Requires monthly loan repayments starting 36 months after loan approval.
- Sets the interest rate for the loan at 0%.
- Introduces new requirements for short-term residential therapeutic programs regarding parental residency, phone access, and footwear.
- Establishes civil penalties for violations of the short-term residential therapeutic program requirements.
- Requires short-term residential therapeutic programs to post requirements on their websites.
- Authorizes the department to adopt regulations implementing the bill’s requirements.
- Provides an exemption from reimbursement for local agencies and school districts due to the creation of a new crime.
Who is affected
- Nondesignated public hospitals
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