This report provides an overview of current Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act data collection processes and Senate Bill (SB) 929 (Eggman, Chapter 539, Statutes of 2022) and Assembly Bill (AB) 118 (Committee on Budget, Chapter 42, Statutes of 2023) implementation efforts.
DHCS has created a phased implementation plan that will allow for the planning and execution of SB 929 and includes input from county and behavioral health stakeholders across the state.
Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act Involuntary Detentions Data Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) 1. Which persons are included in Senate Bill (SB) 929 data collection and reporting requirements, and where can LPS-designated facilities find more information about these data elements and definitions?
Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act Quarterly Data Collection on Involuntary Treatment: Phase III of Senate Bill (SB) 929 Implementation PURPOSE: Notify stakeholders of Phase III data collection requirements related to involuntary treatment under the LPS Act. REFERENCE: Welfare and Institutions Code (W&I) Section 5402; BHIN 23-015; BHIN-24-013
the implementation of the LPS Act annually, including: outcomes for individuals placed in each type of hold, the services provided to individuals in each category, the waiting periods for individuals prior to receiving care, current and future needs for …
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Recent legislation, Senate Bill (SB) 929 passed in 2022, and Assembly Bill 118 and SB 43 passed in 2023, increased the collection and reporting requirements under Section 5402.
Consists of an interview or series of interviews within a brief period of time, conducted by qualified professionals, and designated to alleviate personal or family situations which present a serious and imminent threat to the health or stability of the person or the family.
To constitute probable cause to detain a person pursuant to section 5150, a state of facts must be known to the peace officer (or other authorized person) that would lead a person of ordinary care and prudence to believe, or to entertain a strong suspicion, that the person detained is mentally disordered and is a danger to himself or herself or ...
AB 2275 (Wood and Stone) of 2022 and SB 929 (Eggman) also of 2022 address issues raised during the hearing and are aimed at enhancing LPS reporting requirements in order to obtain meaningful data upon which to evaluate the LPS Act.