SB 863 is sponsored by Bates, Hill, Nielsen, Stern, Henry I. (Democratic), Wilk, Brough, Daly, Gallagher, James (Republican), Lackey, Tom (Republican), Mathis, Petrie-Norris, Cottie (Democratic), Waldron, Jones, Brian W. (Republican), Jim Patterson, and Cristina Garcia.

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California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 863 — Alcohol and other drug abuse recovery services: advertising and marketing.

Last action March 17, 2020 — March 25 hearing postponed by committee.

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Passed Assembly
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This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Existing law makes the State Department of Health Care Services the sole authority in state government to license adult alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities and prohibits a person, firm, corporation, or other specified entity from operating that type of facility without a valid license. Existing law also prohibits specified persons, programs, or entities from giving or receiving remuneration or anything of value for the referral of a person who is seeking alcoholism or drug abuse recovery and treatment services. Existing law authorizes the department to investigate allegations of violations of that prohibition and to impose sanctions for a violation, including assessing a penalty upon, or suspending or revoking the license or certification of, a facility. This bill would enact Brandon's Law, which would prohibit an operator of a licensed alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility or a certified alcohol or other drug program from engaging in various acts, including making a false or misleading statement about the entity's products, goods, services, or geographical locations. The bill would also prohibit a picture, description, staff information, or the location of an entity from being included on an internet website along with false contact information that surreptitiously directs the reader to a business that does not have a contract with the entity. The bill would authorize the department to investigate allegations of a violation of these provisions and, upon finding a violation, to impose the sanctions available pursuant to existing law, as specified.

Bill Text

Amended 02/20/20 - Amended Senate Current pdf February 20, 2020
Introduced 01/17/20 - Introduced pdf January 17, 2020
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Action History

March 17, 2020
March 25 hearing postponed by committee.
March 10, 2020
Set for hearing March 25.
February 20, 2020
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
January 29, 2020
Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
January 21, 2020
From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 20.
January 17, 2020
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsorship breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 863 do?: Existing law makes the State Department of Health Care Services the sole authority in state government to license adult alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities and prohibits a person, firm, corporation, or other specified entity from operating that type of facility without a valid license. Existing law also prohibits specified persons, programs, or entities from giving or receiving remuneration or anything of value for the referral of a person who is seeking alcoholism or drug abuse recovery and treatment services. Existing law authorizes the department to investigate allegations of violations of that prohibition and to impose sanctions for a violation, including assessing a penalty upon, or suspending or revoking the license or certification of, a facility. This bill would enact Brandon's Law, which would prohibit an operator of a licensed alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility or a certified alcohol or other drug program from engaging in various acts, including making a false or misleading statement about the entity's products, goods, services, or geographical locations. The bill would also prohibit a picture, description, staff information, or the location of an entity from being included on an internet website along with false contact information that surreptitiously directs the reader to a business that does not have a contract with the entity. The bill would authorize the department to investigate allegations of a violation of these provisions and, upon finding a violation, to impose the sanctions available pursuant to existing law, as specified.
Who sponsors SB 863?: SB 863 is sponsored by Bates, Hill, Nielsen, Stern, Henry I. (Democratic), Wilk, Brough, Daly, Gallagher, James (Republican), Lackey, Tom (Republican), Mathis, Petrie-Norris, Cottie (Democratic), Waldron, Jones, Brian W. (Republican), Jim Patterson, and Cristina Garcia.
What is the current status of SB 863?: This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 863?: Track SB 863 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 863
Jurisdiction: California
Session: 2019-2020 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 17, 2020
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Bates

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