AB 1779: Alcoholism and drug abuse recovery and treatment programs: inducement of participants.

This bill aims to improve the regulation of alcoholism and drug abuse recovery and treatment programs. It requires laboratories, facilities, and programs to provide round-trip air transportation to participants, obtain written acknowledgment from individuals, and document the purpose and cost of the transportation. The bill also prohibits the offering of remuneration, such as stipends or gift cards, to influence or induce individuals to enter or stay in a treatment program. Additionally, facilities that offer discounted housing must provide housing certified by the National Alliance for Recovery Residences. The bill also requires the retention and annual publication of transportation information and prohibits certain practices, such as offering incentives to recruit individuals for treatment.