FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: November 25, 2025
Subject: SB-326 The Behavioral Health Services Act (2023-2024)
Submitted For: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Department: Health Services
Referral No: N/A
Referral Name: N/A
Presenter: Dr. Suzanne Tavano, Director of Behavioral Health
Contact: Dr. Suzanne Tavano, (925) 957-5169
Referral History:
Proposition 1, the Modernization of Mental Health Services Act, was passed by the voters in March 2024. This new law, inclusive of SB 326, transformed California’s behavioral health system.
Most notably, this new law mandated the creation of an integrated Behavioral Health Commission effective 01/01/2025. This action requires the termination of the Mental Health Commission as well as the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board in order to form the new integrated commission.
Referral Update:
See attached report.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
ACCEPT a report on AB 326 and the merging of the Mental Health Commission and the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board and directing staff to FORWARD to the Board of Supervisors for discussion, as recommended by the Health Services Department.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact.