CC 07-19-2022 Item No. 30. Senate Bill 1338_Staff PresentationJuly 19, 2022
Senate Bill 1338
CC 07-19-2022 Item No. 20
SB 1338 (Umberg and Eggman)
•The Community Assistance Recovery, and
Empowerment (CARE) Court
•Sponsored by Governor Newsom
•Family, professionals, and first responders,
can petition Court to order those suffering
from certain mental illness into voluntary
agreement or into court-ordered
treatment plan
Funding
•$2.2 Billion for Mental Health Services
•$518.5 million in grants to Counties
•$54 million granted to Santa Clara County
Legislative Review Committee (LRC)
•The LRC considered SB 1338 on June 27, 2022
•Voted to take a Watch position as there was
a split decision
•LRC unanimously recommended that the full
Council consider a position on SB 1338.
Legislative Platform
Homelessness Section pg. 6:
1. Support legislation that provides funding to
create pathways to permanent housing and
supportive services.
2. Support legislation and funding to help facilitate
and promote regional efforts to address
homelessness.
3. Support legislation to address issues affecting the
homeless population, including mental health and
substance abuse.
Recommended Action
•Consider adopting a position on SB 1338
and authorizing the Mayor to send letters to
the State Legislature regarding the
proposed legislation.
Questions?