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CA AB2267
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Garcia
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AI Summary
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Requires the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to develop and maintain preapproved suicide prevention safety-barrier designs for local governments to use on bridges and overpasses
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Builds on existing law requiring Caltrans to incorporate suicide deterrent considerations into guidance documents by July 1, 2028
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Suicide deterrent measures include evaluation of countermeasures such as barriers, fencing, and infrastructure modifications on state highway bridges and overpasses
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Requires consultation with the State Department of Public Health and collaboration with impacted local governments
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Does not impose a mandatory duty on the state under Government Code Section 815.6 (limiting potential liability)
Legislative Description
State bridges and overpasses: suicide prevention.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on TRANS.
3/9/2026