Behavioral Health Crisis Response Advisory Group.
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Overview
This bill creates the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Advisory Group to examine the role of law enforcement in responding to behavioral health crises. The group will advise the California Health and Human Services Agency on improving coordination between law enforcement, crisis services (including 988), and other responders. It also requires an assessment of risks associated with limited law enforcement responses and recommends potential statewide standards. The bill will be repealed in 2031, and the state will reimburse local agencies for any mandated costs.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Advisory Group.
- Requires the group to include representatives from various agencies and organizations, including law enforcement, behavioral health departments, and 988 crisis centers.
- Mandates the advisory group to meet regularly and provide recommendations to the California Health and Human Services Agency.
- Requires the agency to assess the risks of limited law enforcement responses and recommend statewide standards.
- Directs the agency to report findings and recommendations to the Legislature annually until 2030.
- Repeals the part of the Welfare and Institutions Code related to the advisory group in 2031.
- Provides for state reimbursement to local agencies for costs associated with the bill.
- Amends Section 5150 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to clarify procedures for involuntary commitment and patient rights.
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