SB1016

Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program and court-ordered evaluations.

Chamber Passed·5/22/26

California SB1016 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to establish the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program.

California SB1016 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to establish the CARE Court Program, which allows for court-ordered evaluations and CARE plans for individuals with severe mental disorders. The bill outlines procedures for CARE petitions, evaluations, and hearings, including the appointment of legal representation for respondents. It also mandates the collection and reporting of data on CARE Act participants, services, and outcomes to assess the effectiveness of the CARE model and identify disparities.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 27–0 · May 22
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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0 Nay

13 Absent

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Calendar

May 14

12:00 AM

Senate Appropriations Hearing

May 11

10:00 AM

Senate Appropriations Hearing

History

May 22

Senate

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 27. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.

May 22

Assembly

In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

May 18

Senate

Read second time. Ordered to third reading.