SB 329CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California SB 329 mandates 10-day complaint assignment and 120-day investigation deadlines for drug treatment facilities

Original title: Alcohol and drug recovery: licensed treatment facilities and certified programs: investigations.

September 4, 2026

Alcohol and drug recovery Health facility regulation Government transparency Public health Alcoholanddrugrecovery investigations licensedtreatmentfacilitiesandcertifiedprograms

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Where This Stands

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The Frame

What this does

Residents filing complaints against drug treatment programs will have a guaranteed timeline for government response, while facility operators face new reporting requirements and potential fee increases.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Licensed alcohol or drug recovery facilities

These facilities are subject to new investigation timelines and potential fee increases for licensure.

Certified alcohol or drug programs

These programs are subject to new investigation timelines and potential fee increases for certification.

Complainants

Individuals filing complaints receive a mandated timeline for investigation and a requirement for written notification if the complaint is outside the agency's jurisdiction.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 4, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires the to assign complaints against licensed drug recovery facilities to an analyst within 10 days and complete investigations within 120 days. It also mandates the publication of an annual report on these investigations starting July 1, 2027, and authorizes a fee increase for facilities to cover the reporting costs.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the state have to investigate a complaint against a treatment facility?

Under this bill, the state must assign the complaint within 10 days and complete the investigation within 120 days.

What happens if I file a complaint that the state doesn't handle?

The bill requires the Department to notify you in writing that they do not investigate that specific type of complaint, to the extent feasible.

Will this cost facilities more money?

Yes, the bill authorizes the Department to impose a fee increase on licensed facilities and certified programs to cover the costs of preparing the new annual reports.

Why It Matters

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