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Supervisors OK Delay on State Law Expanding Mental Health Holds for One Year
A man holds a program for an interfaith memorial service. Photo by Chris Stone The county Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted 3-2 to delay for one year enactment of a state law that expands mental health holds, based in part on concerns over training and the additional strain on hospital emergency departments. In October, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 43, which expands the definition of “gravely disabled” in terms of who can be involuntarily held in facilities and receive treatment. Under the previous law, mental health conservatorships can be used only when a person is a danger to themselves or others, or cannot provide for their food, shelter or clothing. SB 43, which go

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