California Governor Newsom is urging counties to implement Senate Bill 43 to appoint conservators for individuals with mental health or substance abuse issues to address crises like imprisonment or homelessness.
The bill aims to amend the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act to provide tools for caring for vulnerable individuals by expanding the definition of 'gravely disabled' to include those unable to care for their safety, medical needs, and basic necessities.
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