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CA AB2275
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jasmeet Bains
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AI Summary
- Revises mental health diversion eligibility to require the court to find the defendant is not mentally incompetent and that the mental disorder diagnosis alone is insufficient to prove it was a significant factor in the offense
- Requires defendants seeking diversion to provide a written diagnosis from within the preceding 2 years (reduced from 5 years) to both the court and prosecution
- Excludes from diversion defendants charged with theft offenses demonstrating planning, sophistication, or professionalism, and prohibits diversion for violent felonies or felony domestic violence offenses unless both parties stipulate
- Authorizes courts to issue restraining orders up to 10 years against defendants who complete diversion for domestic violence crimes, requiring firearm and ammunition relinquishment
- Requires courts to order victim restitution for defendants participating in diversion programs, enforceable as a civil judgment
Legislative Description
Mental health diversion.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/9/2026
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