At the invitation of the author, Senator Wahab, attended a stakeholders’ meeting to express concerns regarding SB402, which would allow any mental health professional in private practice to write 5150 holds including on persons who are not their patients. Current law... Read MoreRead more about Cal Voices Legislative/Administrative Advocacy – SB402
Analyzed SB1996 to expand assisted suicide to include persons with non-terminable mental illness. Discussed with partner organizations and signed on to coalition in opposition. The bill was withdrawn by the author shortly thereafter. Read MoreRead more about Cal Voices Legislative/Administrative Advocacy – SB1996
Analyzed SB1184 and legislative archives re: codification (in LPS) of the landmark holding in Riese v. St Mary’s Medical Center (psychiatric patients are presumed competent and have the right to refuse antipsychotic meds in non-emergency situations, absent a judicial... Read MoreRead more about Cal Voices Legislative/Administrative Advocacy – SB1184
Analyzed AB2882 to alter use of AB109 funds. Discussed concerns with Steinberg Institute. Read MoreRead more about Cal Voices Legislative/Administrative Advocacy – AB2882
Cal Voices Advocacy Coalition Meeting #1
Aug 15, 2024
Cal Voices held their first Advocacy Coaliton Meeting with Local Level Entities (LLEs). Gave program overview, discussed role of LLEs, and reviewed subcontract format and deliverables. Read MoreRead more about Cal Voices Advocacy Coalition Meeting #1