AB 988 (Bauer-Kahan) Mental health: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has been signed by the Governor. In his signing message, the Governor noted that more work needs to be done, “(I am)…directing the California Health and Human Services Agency to propose cleanup language as part of the 2023-24 Governor’s Budget to ensure this bill delivers on its promise to build a fully operational and comprehensive 9-8-8 system in California.” You may view the full singing message here.
