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SB 995CALIFORNIASession 20252026

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California SB 995 authorizes state health inspections of involuntary residential facilities housing over 50 people

Original title: Involuntary residential facilities: health and safety inspections.

August 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes a new oversight mechanism for large residential facilities that restrict movement, ensuring they meet sanitary and safety standards comparable to licensed health facilities.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

involuntary residential facility operators

Operators must provide access for inspections, maintain compliance records, and are subject to administrative penalties and civil actions for violations.

residents of involuntary residential facilities

Residents are the subjects of the facilities being inspected for sanitary, hygienic, and safe conditions.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, authorizes the State Department of Public Health to conduct unannounced health and safety inspections of involuntary residential facilities that house more than 50 individuals. Operators must maintain compliance records, correct identified violations, and face potential administrative penalties or civil action by the Attorney General for non-compliance.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifies as an 'involuntary residential facility' under this bill?

A facility that houses more than 50 individuals overnight, restricts their ability to enter or leave, and provides onsite services.

Can inspectors enter these facilities without prior notice?

Yes, the bill authorizes the State Department of Public Health to conduct unannounced inspections under specified conditions.

What happens if a facility fails to fix a safety violation?

The department can issue a safety warning requiring prompt action and may refer the matter to the Attorney General for civil action.

Why It Matters

The bill establishes a new oversight mechanism for large residential facilities that restrict movement, ensuring they meet sanitary and safety standards comparable to licensed health facilities.

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Discoveries

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Expansion of State Oversight

The bill shifts oversight of involuntary residential facilities from potentially local or contract-based standards to a centralized state-level inspection protocol.

State Department of Public Health

Connected Entities

personAttorney General“Authorized to bring civil actions for violations.”Map →

organizationState Department of Public Health“The department responsible for conducting inspections and setting safety standar”Map →

otherMasuma Khan Justice Act“The official name of the bill.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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