California · 2025–26 Regular Session · Senate Bill

SB 16: Mental health: involuntary commitment.

Enacted Last action September 18, 2026: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 314, Statutes of 2026.

Plain-language summary

SB 16 is a senate bill introduced in the California Senate on December 2, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Mental health: involuntary commitment. Primary sponsor: Catherine Blakespear (D). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (September 18, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 314, Statutes of 2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Catherine Blakespear (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.