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CA AB2648

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Natasha Johnson

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes a technical, nonsubstantive change to Penal Code Section 17.2 regarding alternatives to incarceration
  • Changes the phrase "any criminal case" to "a criminal case" in the legislative intent statement about using least restrictive means
  • Existing law already requires courts to consider alternatives to incarceration including collaborative justice court programs, diversion, restorative justice, and probation
  • Requires no appropriation, has no fiscal impact, and does not affect local programs

Legislative Description

Crimes: alternatives to incarceration.

Last Action

From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

2/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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