Paris Hilton Advocates for Transparency in Youth Treatment Facilities with New California Bill

The bill, co-sponsored by Hilton, aims to enhance accountability in teen behavioral treatment centers by providing detailed public reports on disciplinary methods.

Paris Hilton, advocating for Senate Bill 1043, seeks to expose abuses in teen treatment facilities through increased transparency.
The bill mandates the California Department of Social Services to publicly share details on the use of restraints and seclusion rooms.
Supported by bipartisan lawmakers and various advocacy groups, the bill has received unanimous approval from the Senate human services committee.
Hilton's personal experiences of abuse at such facilities have propelled her advocacy for legislative changes.
The proposed legislation also requires facilities to report incidents to both the state and parents, aiming to safeguard minors from mistreatment.