Therapists in prisons and psychiatric hospitals may leave their name off client notices
Therapists, counselors and social workers in psychiatric hospitals and correctional settings may leave their name and license details off the required complaint notice for safety reasons, if their employer allows it and clients have a way to get that information to file a complaint.
Who it affects
Behavioral health licensees in psychiatric hospitals, prisons and jails, and their clients
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 993: Board of Behavioral Sciences: licensees: notices.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.