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CA AB1676

CA AB1676
Mental health services: assisted outpatient treatment.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Section 5348 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to mental health.

AI Summary

This bill makes technical, nonsubstantive changes to existing law regarding assisted outpatient treatment (AOT), a program established by Laura's Law that allows counties to offer intensive mental health services to individuals with severe mental illnesses who are at risk of homelessness or hospitalization. The bill primarily changes the wording from "pursuant to" to "under" when referring to the provisions of the article that govern AOT services, and it also clarifies that involuntary medication requires a separate court order. The core provisions of AOT, which include community-based mobile mental health teams, comprehensive service planning, and the designation of a personal services coordinator for each client, remain unchanged.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

From printer. May be heard in committee March 5. (on 02/03/2026)

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