National Regulatory Database

State-by-State
Workplace Violence Regulations

Explore federal mandates and state-specific statutes governing restraint, seclusion, and crisis intervention training for facilities nationwide.

Interactive Map — Click any state to view its specific regulations. California is shown by default. States with full data: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Kansas.

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Last updated: January 2026

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California Statutes
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SB 1299 (Cal/OSHA Title 8 § 3342)

Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare. Requires health facilities to maintain a rigorous violence prevention plan and provide interactive, hands-on training for de-escalation and crisis intervention.

SB 553 (Labor Code § 6401.9)

General Industry Workplace Violence Prevention. Mandates nearly all California employers to establish a comprehensive WVPP and train employees on identifying and responding to workplace violence hazards.

AB 508 (Hospital Safety & Security Act)

Mandates acute care hospitals to conduct security assessments and provide specialized Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training to emergency department and psychiatric personnel.

Title 22 CCR

Governs healthcare facility licensing, establishing strict protocols and comprehensive staff training requirements for the safe application of restraint and seclusion.

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OSHA General Duty Clause (29 U.S.C. § 654, Section 5(a)(1))

Requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm. OSHA actively utilizes this clause to investigate and heavily fine healthcare facilities that fail to implement adequate workplace violence prevention programs and hands-on de-escalation training.

CMS Conditions of Participation (42 CFR § 482.13)

Strict federal requirements tied directly to Medicare and Medicaid funding. Mandates that hospitals protect patients' rights to receive care in a safe setting, dictating rigorous staff training requirements and strict protocols for the safe application of restraint and seclusion.

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