By Despite dangerous side effects, condemnation by care providers, and a decade-long national and state campaign to reduce the inappropriate use of psychotropic drugs in nursing homes, the U.S. Office of Inspector General recently found that 80% of long-stay nursing home residents are receiving psychotropic drugs. A big reason why so many residents are drugged is that they are never given information about the risks, benefits, and alternatives to psychotropic drugs and the choice to refuse them. AB 48 will better ensure that residents are given the right information and meaningful choice.
Status: Re-referred to Committee on Appropriations
AB 48 is a re-do of last year’s AB 1809, a bill that was vetoed by the Governor. The Governor’s concerns have been addressed in AB 48.
To see a sample support letter to the Governor, please click HERE.
CANHR Senior Attorney Tony Chicotel testifying in support of AB-48 (Aguiar-Curry) at the California State Assembly Health Committee hearing on March 14, 2022.
For more information about AB 48, please see CANHR’s Fact Sheet.