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This law was supposed to force more Californians into mental health treatment. What happened?

November 10, 2026

This law was supposed to force more Californians into mental health treatment. What happened?

A new law was supposed to keep severely mentally ill Californians from falling through the cracks. So far, it’s resulted in few people getting long-term care.

Reporting by CalMatters.