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California lawmakers approve key changes to landmark mental …

(Just Now) WEBSept. 15, 2023 Updated 3:29 PM PT. California lawmakers gave final approval late Thursday to a significant overhaul of the state’s landmark 1967 behavioral health law, part of an ongoing effort

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-15/california-poised-to-enact-key-changes-to-landmark-mental-health-law

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California lawmakers approve key changes to landmark …

(3 days ago) WEBCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain. California lawmakers gave final approval late Thursday to a significant overhaul of the state's landmark 1967 behavioral health law, part of an …

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-09-california-lawmakers-key-landmark-mental.pdf

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Gavin Newsom signs law to 'overhaul' mental health system

(9 days ago) WEBNewsom also is expected to sign legislation sending a ballot measure to voters that includes two key provisions: a $6.4 billion bond to pay for 10,000 new …

https://calmatters.org/health/2023/10/california-mental-health-involuntary-treatment-law/

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California lawmakers approve bills including eviction protections …

(9 days ago) WEBThe rental bill by Democratic state Sen. María Elena Durazo would update a 2019 landmark law it will be up to voters to ratify the most significant changes to …

https://keyt.com/news/2023/09/14/california-lawmakers-sign-off-on-ballot-measure-to-reform-mental-health-care-system-2/

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Governor Newsom Signs Bills to Expand Access to Quality …

(9 days ago) WEB“Mental healthcare is essential to a person’s overall health, and today, we reaffirmed that people must have access to care for mental health and addiction …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/09/25/governor-newsom-signs-bills-to-expand-access-to-quality-behavioral-health-care-for-all-californians-help-homeless-californians-suffering-extreme-mental-illness-on-our-streets-sidewalks/

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Patients Demand California Enforce Its Landmark Mental Health Law

(6 days ago) WEBThe Department of Managed Health Care oversees 96% of the state’s commercial and government health plans covering 30 million Californians. In 2021, a …

https://www.kqed.org/science/1984855/is-californias-landmark-mental-health-law-working

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Gavin Newsom signs law in ‘overhaul’ of mental health system. It

(Just Now) WEBThe California governor signed the first of a series of bills that aim to transform California’s mental health system. Depending on who you ask, this …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/gavin-newsom-signs-law-in-overhaul-of-mental-health-system-it-changes-decades-of-practice/ar-AA1i0D2e

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California lawmakers approve key changes to landmark mental …

(5 days ago) WEBSacramento lawmakers approved changes to California’s landmark behavioral health law. The measure now goes to Gov. Gavin Newsom. California …

https://www.marquartlawgroup.com/2023/09/15/california-lawmakers-approve-key-changes-to-landmark-mental-health-law/

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NJ involuntary commitment law alarms mental health advocates

(8 days ago) WEBNorthJersey.com. 0:00. 1:55. People experiencing mental health crises could face longer involuntary commitment times in hospitals and emergency …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/08/22/new-jersey-mental-health-crisis-law-alarms-social-service-groups-involuntary-confinement-hospitals/70623537007/

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Landmark reform of mental health laws - GOV.UK

(2 days ago) WEBPublished. 13 January 2021. Major reform of Mental Health Act will empower individuals to have more control over their treatment and deliver on a key manifesto commitment. …

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/landmark-reform-of-mental-health-laws

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California Lawmakers Approve Key Changes to Landmark Mental …

(7 days ago) WEBTogether with the CARE Act and Newsom's initiatives calling for the reform of mental health services funding, SB 43 is part of a wave of change coming to California's …

https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworld/news/california-lawmakers-approve-key-changes-landmark-mental-health-law

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Landmark Case List - American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law

(1 days ago) WEBAmerican Academy of Psychiatry and the Law is an organization of psychiatrists dedicated to excellence in practice, teaching, and research in forensic psychiatry Commissioner …

https://aapl.org/landmark-cases

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Butte County delays implementation of landmark conservatorship …

(6 days ago) WEBButte County joins other California counties in delaying implementation of landmark mental health law, citing resource and staffing concerns. SB 43, which …

https://krcrtv.com/news/local/butte-county-delays-implementation-of-landmark-conservatorship-law

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HHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers

(8 days ago) WEBHRSA, through Bipartisan Safer Communities Act funding, expanded the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access grant program, which funds pediatric mental …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/16/hhs-mental-health-accomplishments-numbers.html

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Iowa mental health, substance use system consolidation signed …

(Just Now) WEBNew law consolidates mental health, substance use disorder services. Now that the bill has been signed into law, the clock is ticking for top officials at Iowa's human …

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/15/iowa-mental-health-substance-use-system-consolidation-signed-into-law-kim-reynolds/73672968007/

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The most interesting bills California lawmakers passed in 2023

(2 days ago) WEBCalifornia lawmakers pass bill to make it easier to delete online personal data. California lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill known as the Delete Act that …

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-12/california-lawmakers-bills-passed-2023-newsom-desk

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Systems Advocacy - The Official Web Site for The State of …

(2 days ago) WEBCommunity Health Law Project 4 Commerce Place Mount Holly, NJ 08060 (609) 261-3453 Community Health Law Project 35 Journal Square, Suite 827 Jersey City, NJ 07306 …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/services/treatment/mental_health/Systems_Advocacy.pdf

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California lawmakers approve bills including eviction protections

(1 days ago) WEBThe rental bill by Democratic state Sen. María Elena Durazo would update a 2019 landmark law creating rules around evictions and establishing a rent cap at 5% …

https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/california-legislative-session-23-lawmakers-approve-eviction-protections-mental-health-care-reform/

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TN legislature: New bills passed in 2024 will change justice system

(7 days ago) WEBBills affecting TN justice system passed in 2024: Prison time, bail rules, mental health. While debates over the governor's controversial private school voucher …

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/06/tennessee-legislature-2024-new-bills-passed-change-judicial-system/73501872007/

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UnitedHealthcare faces state penalty for uneven mental health …

(6 days ago) WEBUpdated: 1:20 p.m. UnitedHealthcare is facing penalties for allegedly violating mental health parity laws. After an investigation, the Minnesota Department of …

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/05/14/unitedhealthcare-faces-state-penalty-for-uneven-mental-health-care-coverage

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Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law consolidating Iowa's mental health …

(8 days ago) WEBChanges are coming to Iowa's mental health system and the way it is ran. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law Wednesday that consolidates the state's 32 mental …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/gov-kim-reynolds-signs-law-consolidating-iowas-mental-health-system/ar-BB1muRUl

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BRINGING THE MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATION TO NJ

(5 days ago) WEBThe Codey Fund for Mental Health was created in 2012, by former NJ Governor Richard Codey and his wife Mary Jo, "to ensure that compassionate, quality mental healthcare is …

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BRINGING-THE-MENTAL-HEALTH-CONVERSATION-TO-NJ.html?aid=7j2TlwYK6NY&soid=1125064767140

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Gov. Reynolds Signs HF 2673, Behavioral Health Alignment

(5 days ago) WEBToday, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 2673, a bill that aligns Iowa’s 32 disconnected mental health and substance use regions into 7 unified behavioral health …

https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/2024-05-15/gov-reynolds-signs-hf-2673-behavioral-health-alignment

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L.A. County delays new criteria for gravely disabled - Los Angeles …

(1 days ago) WEBCalifornia lawmakers approve key changes to landmark mental health law Sacramento lawmakers approved changes to California’s landmark behavioral health …

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-12-19/l-a-county-delays-implementation-of-new-criteria-for-gravely-disabled

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NJ Businesses Light Up Green for Mental Health Month

(Just Now) WEBOn May 14, 2024. More than 35 businesses, organizations, landmarks and agencies statewide are illuminating their buildings with the hue of green throughout May, …

https://njbmagazine.com/njb-news-now/nj-businesses-light-up-green-for-mental-health-month/

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HB1640: Changes how law enforcement handles mental illness

(9 days ago) WEBGOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi lawmakers have made changes in the way law enforcement deals with people awaiting mental health care. …

https://www.wcbi.com/hb1640-changes-how-law-enforcement-handles-mental-illness/

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Move to Change Delaware Law After Musk Attacks Called Knee-Jerk

(7 days ago) WEBMay 15, 2024, 9:00 AM UTC. Move to Change Delaware Law After Musk Attacks Called Knee-Jerk. By Mike Leonard. Deep Dive. Mike Leonard. Legal Reporter. …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/move-to-change-delaware-law-after-musk-attacks-called-knee-jerk

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