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CA AB1601
Bill
Status
2/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
James Ramos
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AI Summary
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Establishes a behavioral health deputy director position within the Office of Emergency Services to provide mental and behavioral health services to individuals following natural disasters or declared states of emergency
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Requires the deputy director to collaborate with the Director of Health Care Services to coordinate trauma-related support and assistance to affected individuals
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Directs the deputy director to coordinate with local behavioral health professionals to ensure access to licensed mental health services in disaster aftermath
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Requires the deputy director to ensure availability of trauma specialists to train local emergency response staff following disasters or emergencies
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Mandates the Director of Health Care Services to immediately request necessary federal waivers in coordination with the Office of Emergency Services to enable healthcare service provision during natural disasters or declared emergencies
Legislative Description
Office of Emergency Services: behavioral health response.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/3/2020