San Mateo County is seeking input and input from its residents in implementing California Senate Bill 43, which makes significant changes to the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, which governs the involuntary detention, treatment, and guardianship of individuals with behavioral health conditions.
Hosted by County Health’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, the listening sessions seek input from key stakeholders to develop the best approach to implementing the law, and to identify representative partners to join together to form a steering committee.
Although SB 43 will not be implemented until January 1, 2026, the listening sessions are the beginning of this collaboration.
The first listening session will be held on Thursday, May 9th from 9-11am at the Central County Adult Outpatient Clinic, Room A51 - General Use Room