SB 1221: Lanterman-Petris-Short Act: conservatorships.

<blockquote> <p>The bill amends sections of California's welfare and institutions code related to behavioral health, specifically addressing conservatorships under the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act. It requires that a person’s ability to be nonviolent outside an incarcerated setting is considered when evaluating if they pose a substantial danger of physical harm.</p> <p>The bill also prohibits courts from determining a person's ability to provide for basic needs based on temporary access while incarcerated and mandates the district attorney's involvement in conservatorship hearings, allowing them to review documents and represent public safety interests. Additionally, it authorizes counties with populations over 750,000 to prioritize placement of certain conservatees in state hospitals if at least 40 are waiting for such placements.</p> </blockquote>