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The Legislation and Public Policy ​Committee addresses public policy issues impacting the access to and effectiveness of behavioral health programs to promote the recovery of persons living with serious mental illness, including persons who are dually diagnosed with mental illness and substance use disorders.  The committee’s work includes, but is not limited to, increasing public behavioral health awareness through press and media, partnering with local consumer advocacy agencies to improve access and quality of care, responding to proposed legislation, rule-making, and budget bills. The committee discusses and decides what legislation to take action on based on the Council's Policy Platform​​, which is a dynamic document used to guide our legislative efforts.​​

More information on our purpose, mandates, goals, and membership is contained in the committee Charter​. 

Policy Priorities

The CBHPC is mandated to advocate for an accountable system of responsive services that are strength-based, recovery-oriented, culturally, and linguistically responsive, and cost-effective. To achieve these ends in an effective manner, the Council utilizes the Policy Platform and an annual Policy Priorities list​ to guide the policy consideration of newly introduced legislation during the legislative session.​

Upcoming Meetings​​

​​Quarterly Meeting​​

  • ​Date: January 21, 2026
  • Time: 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.​
  • Location: Bahia Hotel, San Diego, CA​
  • Meeting agenda to be posted no less than 10 days prior to the meeting.
Please visit the Legislation and Public Policy Committee Meetings Archive page for information on past meetings.​​

Committee Documents​

​Resources

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