Involuntary residential facilities: health and safety inspections.
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- Introduced
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- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, would authorize the California Department of Public Health to inspect involuntary residential facilities – those housing over 50 people overnight with restricted movement and providing certain services – to ensure they meet sanitary, hygienic, and safe conditions. Inspections could be conducted without prior notice, and the department would be required to report findings to the legislature. Operators would need to provide access for inspections, maintain records, and correct any violations, subject to administrative penalties.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Public Health to inspect involuntary residential facilities.
- Allows for unnoticed inspections under specific conditions.
- Requires operators to provide access for inspections and maintain records.
- Establishes administrative penalties for violations.
- Defines ‘involuntary residential facility’ based on occupancy, restrictions, and services provided.
- Requires the Department of Public Health to adopt rules and regulations for inspections.
- Mandates consultation with relevant organizations in developing inspection standards.
- Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue legal action for violations.
Who is affected
- Involuntary residential facilities (e.g., secure state hospitals, civil commitment facilities)
- Residents of involuntary residential facilities
- Operators of involuntary residential facilities
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