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CA AB1782
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carl DeMaio
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AI Summary
- Amends Penal Code Section 2962 to reduce the certification requirements for mandatory mental health treatment as a condition of parole from meeting all five criteria to meeting only three of five criteria
- The five criteria include: having a severe mental health disorder, disorder not in remission without treatment, disorder was a cause or aggravating factor in criminal behavior, 90+ days of treatment in the year prior to parole, and representing a substantial danger of physical harm to others
- Expands the definition of "physical harm" to explicitly include sexual harassment and battery
- Applies to prisoners with severe mental health disorders who committed specified violent crimes including voluntary manslaughter, rape, arson, kidnapping, and attempted murder
- Introduced by Assembly Member DeMaio on February 9, 2026; requires majority vote and fiscal committee review
Legislative Description
Incarcerated persons: mental health evaluations.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety2/23/2026
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