- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Oct 4, 2013
What it does
Existing law, the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, provides for the involuntary commitment and treatment of persons with specified mental disorders and for the protection of the persons so committed. Existing law states the intent of the Legislature, with regard to this act, to end inappropriate, indefinite, and involuntary commitment of mentally disordered persons, developmentally disabled persons, and persons impaired by chronic alcoholism, and to eliminate legal disabilities and to protect mentally disordered persons and developmentally disabled persons, among other things.
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Who is involved
Sponsors
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Where it goes next
Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in California.