AB 2700 (Gabriel, D-Encino)

AB 2700 would promote expanded use of behavioral health facilities, rather than emergency departments (EDs), for individuals with behavioral health needs. It would require the Emergency Medical Services Authority to publish descriptions of all local agencies that are serving as, or could serve as, alternatives to hospital EDs, including psychiatric health facilities, psychiatric hospitals, sobering centers, and crisis stabilization units. The bill would also require each local emergency medical services agency to develop protocols for transporting individuals to alternate destinations.