CA AB1946

Expands the definition of "gravely disabled" under the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act to include persons unable to provide for basic personal needs for medical treatment if failure to receive such treatment would likely result in serious bodily harm or death, as attested to in writing by a medical professional.

Clarifies that counties may pay for services related to involuntary detention and conservatorship using funds from the Mental Health Services Fund, Local Revenue Fund, and Local Revenue Fund 2011 when included in county plans.

Requires the State Department of Health Care Services to issue guidance by July 1, 2021, specifying which services under the involuntary detention and conservatorship provisions may be paid with Mental Health Services Fund dollars.

Requires each county to submit a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2025, evaluating the impact of implementing the expanded definition of "gravely disabled" between January 1, 2021, and June 30, 2024, including data on detentions, conservatorships, and assisted outpatient treatment services.

Establishes that if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes state-mandated costs, reimbursement to local agencies shall be made pursuant to existing statutory procedures.