According to Psychiatric News (6/23), in June 22 news release, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) “applauded the passage of the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (HR 7666) by the House of Representatives, calling the bill ‘an important step to expeditiously address the
The Assembly Select Committee on the Social Determinants of Health held an informational hearing this week regarding the intersection between housing and health. You may view SYASL staff notes from the hearing here.
CSAP along with a broad coalition of behavioral health advocates provided feedback on the Department of Managed Health Care’s draft proposed regulations dated June 9, 2022 to implement Senate Bill 855. You may view the letter here.
Governor Vetoed AB 1668 (Patterson) – The Governor vetoed this bill that would have had the Governor ensure geographic representation among the 10 regions of California defined by the 2020 census. The veto message can be found here. Governor Signed AB 2288 (Choi) – This bill clarifies that
Last Year’s State Budget Bearing Fruit – Half a Billion Dollars for Housing and Services for People Experiencing Severe Mental Illness and Substance Abuse “$518.5 million in funding will add treatment beds for more than 1,000 people at a time, plus
The Senate Rules Committee held confirmation hearings for Christina L. Edens, Chief Deputy Director, and Brent J. Houser, Chief Deputy Director, Operations, to the Department of State Hospitals. For those of you interested in IST-related issues, you may want to review
NP “Clean-up” bill – CMA Supports, AB 852 Now Relates to Dispensing The old version of AB 852 (Wood) (a holdover from 2021, or “two-year bill”) would have added the new category of nurse practitioners who are authorized to practice independently
Roula Creighton reflects on her time as Chair
