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CA SB989

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Blakespear

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • States legislative intent to ease barriers for filing CARE Court petitions for first responders, family members, and roommates
  • Applies to the existing Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act, which provides court-ordered behavioral health care services to adults with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
  • Introduced by Senators Blakespear and Umberg on February 5, 2026
  • Contains no specific policy changes yet; serves as a placeholder bill to signal future legislation
  • Requires only majority vote, with no appropriation, fiscal committee review, or local program implications

Legislative Description

Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on RLS.

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2026

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