California Gov. Newsom signs bill package to support mental health CARE courts

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a package of legislation meant to strengthen mental health and substance abuse care. The nearly 20 bills include one, SB 42, authored by Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana), that streamlines county and court implementation of the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment Act, otherwise known as “CARE.” The CARE Act was passed last year.

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