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SB 476

Short-term residential therapeutic programs.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Suzette Valladares

SB 476 creates a regulatory framework for California short-term residential therapeutic programs, potentially expanding treatment access for individuals with behavioral health needs outside traditional institutional settings.

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Bill Summary · SB 476

Legislative bill overview

SB 476 establishes a framework for short-term residential therapeutic programs in California, though the specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed given its early legislative stage. The bill was introduced on February 19, 2025, and is currently in the Rules Committee awaiting assignment to substantive committees for review.

Why is this important

Short-term residential therapeutic programs typically serve vulnerable populations—such as individuals with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, or behavioral health needs—by providing intensive, supervised treatment outside traditional institutional settings. The outcome of this bill could significantly affect how California funds, regulates, and expands access to these alternative care models.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory oversight and standards: Questions about what licensing, staffing, and quality-assurance requirements will apply to these facilities, and whether they adequately protect vulnerable residents
  • Funding mechanisms: Whether the state will provide new funding, redirect existing resources, or require private payment, affecting equity and access
  • Duration and scope limitations: Disputes over what constitutes "short-term," which populations qualify, and how programs transition residents to ongoing care

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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