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CA AB440
Bill
Status
10/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Ramos
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AI Summary
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Requires the California Department of Transportation to identify best practices for implementing suicide countermeasures on bridges and overpasses by July 1, 2028
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Department must evaluate physical infrastructure, design features, and deterrent measures while considering feedback from local jurisdictions and stakeholders
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Mandates consultation with the State Department of Public Health, behavioral health experts, and other relevant stakeholders during implementation
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Countermeasures implemented are at the department's discretion to determine what is appropriate
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Explicitly states the section does not create a mandatory duty under Government Code Section 815.6 (liability protection)
Legislative Description
State bridges and overpasses: suicide prevention.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 262, Statutes of 2025.
10/3/2025