Who
- Solano County hospitals
- Solano County Behavioral Health, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Public Guardian
- Partnership Health Plan
- Community stakeholders representing law enforcement, courts, mobile crisis services, and behavioral health programs
What
Senate Bill (SB) 43, which was signed into law in 2023, expands the definition of “gravely disabled” for the involuntary detention, treatment, or conservatorship of individuals with behavioral health conditions to include those living with severe substance use disorders. Solano County will implement the new law on Jan. 1, 2026, and has established an SB 43 workgroup that is meeting bimonthly. Solano County hospitals and Hospital Council participate in this meeting along with other stakeholders.
The SB 43 workgroup is focused on implementations by the end of the year in the following areas:
- Agreement and coordination between organizations on clinical standards, treatment protocols, and legal interventions
- Education and training for health and behavioral health care providers, county courts and law enforcement, mobile crisis teams, and EMS providers
- Outreach and education on resources for families, caregivers, and community leaders
Contact
RVP Rebecca Rozen at rrozen@hospitalcouncil.org