SB823Introduced in the Senate
Mental health: the CARE Act.
Introduced by Henry Stern, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Section 5972 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to mental health.
Where it stands
Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
February 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Placed on suspense file · April 28, 2025
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Dahle | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Cabaldon | 3 | Yes |
| Tim Grayson | 9 | Yes |
| Aisha Wahab | 10 | Yes |
| Anna Caballero | 14 | Yes |
| Kelly Seyarto | 32 | Yes |
| Laura Richardson | 35 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 24.
Read first time.
Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
Set for hearing April 9.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0. Page 738.) (April 9). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing April 28.
April 28 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Set for hearing May 23.
May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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