California AB1779 amends the Health and Safety Code to regulate inducements in alcohol and drug recovery programs.

California AB1779 amends the Health and Safety Code to regulate inducements in alcohol and drug recovery programs. It prohibits laboratories, facilities, and programs from offering transportation, housing, or other remuneration to influence individuals to enter, remain in, or transfer between treatment programs. Exceptions include clinically appropriate incentives for Medi-Cal members. Facilities must maintain separate housing contracts and repayment plans for subsidized rent. The bill also mandates annual publication of aggregated transportation information on program websites.

California AB1779 amends the Health and Safety Code to regulate inducements in alcohol and drug recovery programs.

California AB1779 amends the Health and Safety Code to regulate inducements in alcohol and drug recovery programs. It prohibits laboratories, facilities, and programs from offering transportation, housing, or other remuneration to influence individuals to enter, remain in, or transfer between treatment programs. Exceptions include clinically appropriate incentives for Medi-Cal members. Facilities must maintain separate housing contracts and repayment plans for subsidized rent. The bill also mandates annual publication of aggregated transportation information on program websites.