AB 2661 California National Guard: mental health assessments: combat troops.  (Mary Salas, Chula Vista)   [UPDATED JUNE 16]  [FAILED PASSAGE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS]
DESCRIPTION:  Would require the California National Guard to develop a comprehensive and ongoing mental health assessment program for every California National Guard soldier who has been deployed to a combat zone.
The Guard has one mental health assessment team.  ASM Salas has been trying to increase the services available and to increase the number of teams for some time.

STATUS:  Passed by Assembly Committee on Veterans Affairs April 13 (vote 9-0).  Placed on Suspense File by Committee on Appropriations May 5.  Held under submission by Committee on Appropriations May 28.

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