§ 5965.01

California Welfare and Institutions Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The purposes and intent in enacting this act are as follows:

(a) Bonds issued under this act are to develop an array of treatment, residential care settings, and supportive housing to help provide appropriate care facilities for Californians experiencing mental health conditions and substance use disorders.

(b) The bond will dedicate funding for veterans with a behavioral health challenge or substance use disorder and at risk of experiencing homelessness.

(c) Efforts to streamline the process for approving projects and renovating or building new facilities to accelerate the delivery of care in residential settings made available through additional Behavioral Health Services Act and bond financing is a priority.

(Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 789, Sec. 4. (AB 531) Effective March 6, 2024.)

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