CA AB2217

Renames the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) pilot program to Alternatives to Arrest (ATA) pilot program, which provides case management and social services as an alternative to arrest and incarceration

Expands mandatory grant funding to include public health agencies in the City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles, in addition to the existing competitive grants for up to 3 other jurisdictions

Broadens eligible offenses for diversion to include misdemeanor disorderly conduct, shoplifting, petty theft, misdemeanor trespass, and second-degree burglary, beyond the original focus on drug and prostitution offenses

Removes specific verification requirements for social contact referrals, allowing officers to refer individuals they believe would benefit from case management and are at high risk of future arrest

Requires the Board of State and Community Corrections to report to the Legislature on program effectiveness by January 1, 2031, and mandates participating jurisdictions commit to supporting services for at least 4 years after receiving grants