Overview

• 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.