Civil confinement facilities.
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Two Thirds
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Private Detention and Civil Confinement Facility Oversight and Standards Act of 2026, creates a system to regulate privately operated detention facilities and certain other civil confinement facilities in California. It requires these facilities to obtain a license from the State Department of Public Health, which can be denied, suspended, or revoked based on compliance with health and safety standards and contract requirements. The department will conduct regular inspections and can impose penalties for violations, aiming to ensure proper conditions of confinement and protect the health and safety of individuals held within these facilities.
Key provisions
- Requires private detention facilities to obtain a license from the State Department of Public Health.
- Authorizes the Department of Public Health to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses based on compliance with standards.
- Mandates annual unannounced inspections of licensed facilities.
- Requires facilities to comply with applicable health and safety laws and standards of care outlined in their contracts.
- Defines key terms related to the bill, such as ‘Operator,’ ‘Private detention facility,’ and ‘Covered civil confinement facility.’
- Prohibits retaliation against individuals who report violations or participate in investigations.
- Establishes a process for reimbursement to local agencies if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill creates state-mandated costs.
- Clarifies that the bill does not regulate decisions regarding immigration proceedings or contractor responsibility.
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