Advocacy & Legislation
Learn how ARCC collaborates with statewide partners to support legislation that strengthens California’s behavioral health workforce and recovery system.
Want to Stay Informed About California’s Behavioral Health Legislation?
ARCC works alongside CCAPP and partner coalitions to support bills that protect recovery communities.
Collaborative Legislative Advocacy
ARCC partners with CCAPP to review legislation, submit support letters, and advocate for policies that strengthen California’s behavioral health and recovery systems.
Bill Tracker & Fact Sheets
The CCAPP Advocacy page includes a swipe‑through bill tracker with downloadable fact sheets. ARCC encourages members to stay informed and understand how each bill impacts DUI safety and behavioral health services.
Partner Coalition Engagement
ARCC collaborates with coalitions like CCARA and other statewide partners to support unified advocacy efforts that protect treatment access, recovery housing, peer services, and workforce development.
2026 DUI Legislative Priorities
CCAPP’s Advocacy page highlights key DUI‑related bills for 2026. ARCC supports these efforts by helping raise awareness and mobilize community engagement.
Presence at the State Capitol
ARCC maintains an active presence at the Capitol, participating in advocacy days, legislative meetings, and statewide events such as Recovery Happens to elevate the voice of the recovery community.
Weekly Legislative Updates
CCAPP provides weekly updates on bills they support, oppose, or monitor. ARCC uses these updates to guide its own advocacy efforts and keep members informed.
ARCC’s Role in Advocacy
As a statewide committee, ARCC works closely with CCAPP to ensure that the voices of recovery residences, treatment providers, peers, and community members are represented in legislative discussions.
ARCC contributes to support letters, participates in policy conversations, and helps elevate issues that directly impact California’s recovery ecosystem.
Staying Connected to Legislative Action
CCAPP’s Advocacy page provides real‑time updates on the 2026 legislative session, including DUI priorities, workforce protections, and bills affecting behavioral health services.
ARCC encourages members and the public to use this resource to stay informed, understand the impact of proposed legislation, and engage in advocacy efforts that strengthen the recovery community statewide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful information about ARCC’s advocacy efforts.
How does ARCC participate in legislative advocacy?
ARCC collaborates with CCAPP to review bills, submit support letters, and represent recovery interests at the Capitol.
Does ARCC attend advocacy events?
Yes. ARCC participates in statewide events such as Recovery Happens and joins partner coalitions in advocacy efforts throughout the year.
What types of legislation does ARCC focus on?
ARCC supports bills related to DUI programs, recovery housing, peer services, treatment access, and workforce protections.
Where can I see the full list of bills being tracked?
The CCAPP Advocacy page includes the complete bill tracker, fact sheets, and weekly updates.
