California SB991 categorizes citations for abuse in residential care facilities for the elderly.

California SB991 mandates the Department of Social Services to categorize citations for abuse in residential care facilities for the elderly according to specific types of abuse, such as physical, sexual, financial, and mental abuse. The bill defines these categories and requires the department to reflect these categorizations in public-facing databases. The categorization is not subject to appeal, though licensees can appeal the underlying citation or penalty. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2027.

California SB991 categorizes citations for abuse in residential care facilities for the elderly.

California SB991 mandates the Department of Social Services to categorize citations for abuse in residential care facilities for the elderly according to specific types of abuse, such as physical, sexual, financial, and mental abuse. The bill defines these categories and requires the department to reflect these categorizations in public-facing databases. The categorization is not subject to appeal, though licensees can appeal the underlying citation or penalty. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2027.