AB 2228 — Mental Health Services Act: family justice centers.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2228 do?

Existing law contains provisions governing the operation and financing of community mental health services for the mentally disordered in every county through locally administered and locally controlled community mental health programs. Existing law, the Mental Health Services Act, an initiative measure enacted by the voters as Proposition 63 at the November 2, 2004, statewide general election, establishes the Mental Health Services Fund to fund various county mental health programs. The act provides that it may be amended by the Legislature by a 23 vote of each house as long as the amendment is consistent with and furthers the intent of the act, and that the Legislature may also clarify procedures and terms of the act by majority vote. Existing law requires each county mental health program to prepare a 3-year plan that includes, among other things, a program for services to children and for services to adults and seniors. Existing law authorizes, until January 1, 2014, specified cities and counties to establish a multiagency, multidisciplinary family justice center to assist victims of domestic violence, officer-involved domestic violence, sexual assault, elder or dependent adult abuse, stalking, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and human trafficking, to ensure that victims of abuse are able to access all needed services in one location and to enhance victim safety, increase offender accountability, and improve access to services for victims of crime, as provided. This bill would require the county mental health programs for children and for adults and seniors to include services that address the needs of crime victims who seek services at a family justice center, if the county has a family justice center, thereby imposing a state-mandated local program. This bill would declare that it is consistent with and furthers the intent of the Mental Health Services Act. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Who sponsors AB 2228?

AB 2228 is sponsored by Hayashi.

What is the current status of AB 2228?

This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Where can I track AB 2228?

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