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Vote Card: 2022-23 Legislative Session
See how each California Senator and Assemblymember voted on key policy bills that mirror the values of CAADPE members.
December 31, 2023
More Resources
See additional resources from 2023 and earlier. Many are still relevant.
December 31, 2023
December 13, 2023
Complete the DHCS Behavioral Health Delivery Systems Credentialing Survey for Providers
The Medi-Cal Behavioral Health is team reaching out to request assistance with a brief survey that the DHCS has developed on credentialing and re-credentialing protocols and timeframes for specialty behavioral health providers…
SB 641 Bill to Prevent Opioid Deaths Vetoed by Governor Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Senate Bill 641 by Senator Richard Roth (D-Riverside), which would have helped ensure that those who administer overdose reversal medications have the best chance at saving lives. Learn more in the Press Release from CAADPE and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Act Now for a Safer California: Help Urge Governor Newsom to Sign SB 641
Law enforcement officials, behavioral health advocates, families affected by overdoses, and addiction medicine professionals in California are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to sign Senate Bill 641 into law. See the Press Releaseand find how rich elected officials.
September 22, 2023
Submit Your SB 641 Support Letter Now
CAADPE’s co-sponsored bill SB 641 (Roth) passed both houses of the Legislature on unanimous, bi-partisan votes, and is now awaiting Governor Newsom’s signature. Download a sample letter of support.
September 14, 2023
CAADPE In-Person Meeting: Fri., Sept. 29
The first of our in-person quarterly meetings will be held on Friday, September 29, at CRI-Help in North Hollywood. Get the details…
September 14, 2023
BH Reform Bill Amended To Include CAADPE’s Language Prohibiting Housing Discrimination for MAT
SB 326 (Eggman), the implementing legislation for the Governor’s behavioral health modernization proposal, now includes a provision prohibiting housing and service providers from discriminating against or denying access to individuals…
September 14, 2023
The Good News: CAADPE-Supported Bills Continue to Advance
CAADPE’s two co-sponsored bills AB 1470 and SB 641, as well as several other CAADPE supported bills are all advancing. See where they all stand.