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Legislation
Exciting Legislative Updates: CAADPE-Sponsored Bills Gain Momentum
This exciting group of legislative advancements reflect a growing commitment to improving behavioral health care and expanding access to critical services. A major step towards integrated care as been signed into law, and significant advances have been made in documentation reform, youth overdose-prevention, and other areas.
New Legislative Efforts Tackle Substance Use: From Campuses to Workplaces and Treatment Programs
In the California State Capitol, the recent deadline for bill introductions has sparked a wave of legislative proposals, with nearly 2,000 bills set for consideration this session. Amidst this flurry, a series of impactful measures have emerged, each targeting different facets of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and its management—from student safety and workplace readiness to the support of treatment services. Here’s a closer look at these initiatives and the changes they propose.