SB16

California SB16 amends mental health involuntary commitment procedures.

California SB16 modifies the Welfare and Institutions Code to update procedures for involuntary mental health commitments. It requires county behavioral health directors to establish procedures for designating professionals to perform functions under Section 5150, including training requirements and monitoring processes. The bill also mandates that county behavioral health directors include emergency physicians among eligible practice disciplines and develop a written policy for general acute care hospitals.