SB 995: Involuntary residential facilities: health and safety inspections.

<p>The Masuma Khan Justice Act authorizes the California Department of Public Health to inspect involuntary residential facilities, defined as those housing over 50 individuals overnight with restricted entry and exit, for sanitary, hygienic, and safe conditions. Inspections can be conducted without notice under certain circumstances, and operators must provide access and correct any violations identified within a specified timeframe or face administrative penalties.</p> <p>The department is required to submit inspection reports to the legislature within 30 days of completion and develop measurable standards for facility compliance through consultation with relevant organizations. The act also allows the department to refer violations to the attorney general, who can seek declaratory or injunctive relief in civil actions.</p>