Mental health.

Summary

The bill changes California’s Lanterman‑Petris‑Short (LPS) Act so that anyone placed in a 72‑hour psychiatric hold must be evaluated for all reasonable alternatives, including probate conservatorships and assisted outpatient treatment. It also requires county officers to report detailed investigations to the court, creates mandatory treatment‑plan timelines, and adds privacy safeguards for CARE‑court records. The changes aim to improve oversight, protect patient rights, and ensure less restrictive care when possible.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 1. Page 940.) (April 29). · Apr 30, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 12, 2025
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Apr 29, 2025
• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Apr 9, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. May 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
3. May 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
4. May 12, 2025May 12 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
5. May 6, 2025Set for hearing May 12.
6. May 1, 2025Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 30, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 1. Page 940.) (April 29).
8. Apr 21, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
9. Apr 17, 2025Set for hearing April 29.
10. Apr 10, 2025Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
11. Apr 10, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 11. Noes 0. Page 737.) (April 9).
12. Apr 3, 2025Set for hearing April 9.

The 12 most recent of 17 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Allen · sponsor
• Blakespear
• Rubio
• Stern

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