Paris Hilton lends support for Grove bill that would make use of restraints at youth treatment facilities public

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGET) — Paris Hilton was in Sacramento on Monday advocating for a bill that would bring more accountability to youth treatment facilities in California.

The bill — SB 1043 — was authored by state Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield). If approved, youth facilities licensed by the state would be required to publicly disclose information related to the use of restraints and seclusion.

Hilton has been open about her experience at similar facilities and has previously testified before Congress about it. She says the bill will help protect California’s most vulnerable youth.

“The Accountability in Children’s Treatment Act increases transparency so the public knows what truly happens behind closed doors,” Hilton said during a press conference.

“If these facilities are scare of a simple transparency measure, then I think we should ask them what do they have to hide? Our current system, designed to perform, in some horrific instances, does the exact opposite.”

The bill is currently in the Senate and has bi-partisan support.

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