California SB1109 establishes annual license renewal for short-term residential therapeutic programs.

California SB1109 adds Section 1520.15 to the Health and Safety Code, requiring annual license renewal for short-term residential therapeutic programs. This applies if the county has fewer than 75,000 residents and lacks a high school or general acute care hospital. Licensees with fewer than five violations in the past 12 months are exempt from annual renewal. Starting January 1, 2027, all licenses must be renewed annually if the licensee has received five or more type "A" or "B" citations in the past 12 months.

California SB1109 establishes annual license renewal for short-term residential therapeutic programs.

California SB1109 adds Section 1520.15 to the Health and Safety Code, requiring annual license renewal for short-term residential therapeutic programs. This applies if the county has fewer than 75,000 residents and lacks a high school or general acute care hospital. Licensees with fewer than five violations in the past 12 months are exempt from annual renewal. Starting January 1, 2027, all licenses must be renewed annually if the licensee has received five or more type "A" or "B" citations in the past 12 months.