In early 2020, then Senator John Moorlach introduced five bills with the aim of reforming the state’s outdated policies on how to respond to and support those suffering with mental illness. Many of these policies date back to 1967. With continued progress towards getting California back on track since the onset of the pandemic, I am hopeful that the state Legislature will resume discussions on this urgent need for reform.

Read the “Voice of OC” editorial by John Moorlach, describing how the state can improve how we help these very vulnerable people, by clicking here.