The Escape Act
Our most ambitious legislative push yet — closing the loopholes that allow dangerous treatment facilities to trap and exploit vulnerable people.
What Is the Escape Act?
The 2026 Escape Act is landmark legislation championed by Jarrod's Law Foundation to address the systemic failures that allow addiction treatment fraud and abuse to continue unchecked. Named to reflect the urgent need for patients to have a legal pathway out of dangerous situations, the Act targets the structural loopholes exploited by bad actors.
Too many families have lost loved ones not because treatment failed — but because the system was designed to exploit them. The Escape Act changes that by putting patient safety above profit.
Key Provisions
Each provision targets a specific failure point in the current system.
Close Dangerous Loopholes
Eliminates the legal gray areas that allow unscrupulous treatment facilities to operate without meaningful oversight or accountability.
Strengthen Patient Rights
Gives patients and families clear legal standing to challenge unsafe conditions and demand accountability from facilities.
Increase Criminal Penalties
Raises the stakes for operators who engage in patient brokering, fraud, or abuse — making exploitation a serious criminal offense.
Mandate Transparency
Requires facilities to disclose ownership, financial relationships, and outcomes data so families can make truly informed decisions.
Read the Full Framework
Download the official ESCAPE Act documents — the appeal letter, state framework, federal policy framework, and the Sovereign Trial revised letter.
Kennedy & Oz — Combined
Appeal Letter
The formal appeal letter submitted in support of the ESCAPE Act, co-signed by key advocates.
Revised Policy Document
State Framework
The revised state-level policy framework outlining regulatory requirements and enforcement mechanisms.
Federal Legislative Strategy
Federal Policy Framework
The federal policy framework detailing how the ESCAPE Act aligns with and strengthens national oversight.
Sovereign Trial — Revised
ESCAPE Act Letter
The revised Sovereign Trial letter in support of the ESCAPE Act, updated with the latest advocacy positions.
Presley & Gerber
CA Federal Framework
California and federal framework document authored by Presley and Gerber in support of the ESCAPE Act.
Combined Collection
All Oversight Letters
All oversight letters related to the ESCAPE Act compiled into a single reference document.
Signed Document
Final Subpoena
The final signed subpoena filed as part of the legal proceedings supporting the ESCAPE Act.
Legal Brief
Key Argument Summary
A summary of the key legal arguments presented in support of the ESCAPE Act legislation.
Analysis
Argument Comparison & Strength
A comparative analysis of legal arguments and their relative strength in advancing the ESCAPE Act.
Public Records Act
DHCS PRA Response Letter
The DHCS response to Public Records Act request R008031-082626, related to facility death records and oversight.
Help Us Pass the Escape Act
Every voice matters. Contact us to learn how you can support this critical legislation and protect vulnerable people from exploitation.