California: the law promoted by Paris Hilton comes into force in 2025 and protects teenagers in trouble

In a key step towards protection of adolescents in treatment centers residential, on January 1, 2025, the Child Treatment Accountability Act (SB 1043) will come into effect in California. The regulations, which seek regulate the use of restrictive measures and improve state supervision, was promoted by Paris Hilton and signed into law last September by Governor Gavin Newsom.

According to the official text, the standard amends the Community Care Facilities Act. Specifically, it introduces mechanisms that oblige centers to inform those affected and their families in detail and in a timely manner about incidents related to seclusion or physical restraints applied during treatment.

In this sense, it establishes that any facility that uses this type of methods must inform the minor involved of their rights no later than the day after the incident. Likewise, the establishments will have a within seven days to deliver to parents or legal guardians a detailed report describing the reasons for what happenedthe duration, the measures adopted and those responsible for their implementation.

As part of the procedure, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) will be responsible for evaluate all reported incidents. If authorities find possible irregularities or violations, they must initiate investigations and submit a report to the State Foster Care Ombudsman to determine whether further analysis is necessary.

One of the central points of the law is the creating a publicly accessible data dashboard. Starting in 2026, the CDSS must publish semiannual information on the use of restraints and seclusion in these programs. Although the data will be general and will not identify the minors, it will include written descriptions of the incidents and the administrative measures adopted by each center.

“Children and adolescents, especially those in reception systemThey should never be subjected to a improper use of restraints or seclusion“, wrote the governor of the Golden State in his X account, after promulgating the law.

Hilton, who has publicly shared his experiences in treatment centers during adolescenceHe was a fundamental voice in promoting this law. Her testimony about episodes of abuse in similar facilities motivated the businesswoman to advocate for changes that guarantee the well-being and safety of young people under residential treatment.

It was on that path that he found the State Senator Shannon Grovewho contributed from his place so that the project advances and reaches Newsom’s hands. Following approval, Hilton used her social media to thank the governor and California legislators for turning this initiative into law.

“As a survivor of the “troubled teen industry,” I am deeply grateful to Governor Newsom. With your support, California is giving a important step towards protecting vulnerable young people by making these facilities more transparent. This law will bring the much-needed supervision,” said the artist, according to the official government statement.