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California Bill Aims to Provide Free Mental Health Care for Young Gun Violence Survivors

28 May 2026 10:24

A California bill would provide free mental health services to young survivors of gun violence, but lawmakers have yet to identify a funding source. - Only 37% of child survivors receive mental health care within six months of a shooting.

- Assembly Bill 2247 would establish a pilot program in Alameda, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Solano counties. - The bill aims to remove cost and insurance barriers, but currently has no funding.

The legislation now heads to the Senate for discussion.

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