SB 43: Substance use disorder: addiction treatment referral agencies.

This bill aims to regulate substance use disorder treatment in California by requiring certified programs and licensed facilities to disclose financial information about recovery residences. These programs and facilities must submit reports to the state department of health care services on money transfers between them and recovery residences, starting July 15, 2026. To establish or maintain a referral agency, a person or organization must first obtain a license from the department. The license requires disclosure of the agency's name and address. The bill also prohibits group advertising and referral services for addiction treatment without specified conditions and authorizes the department to suspend or revoke licenses and impose civil penalties for non-compliance.