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This law was supposed to force more Californians into mental health treatment. What happened?

Counties reported only a 4% overall increase in conservatorship cases, while officials said SB 43 improved coordination for addiction treatment.

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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Californians braced for major upheaval three years ago when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law meant to bring people with severe mental illnesses and addictions off the street and into involuntary treatment.  Families who championed the measure hoped it would be the answer […]

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This law was supposed to force more Californians into mental health treatment. What happened?

A new law was supposed to keep severely mentally ill Californians from falling through the cracks. So far, it’s resulted in few people getting long-term care.

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Cal Matters broke the news in Sacramento, United States on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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