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CA AB440

Bill

Status

Passed

10/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Ramos

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the California Department of Transportation to identify best practices for implementing suicide countermeasures on bridges and overpasses by July 1, 2028

  • Department must evaluate physical infrastructure, design features, and deterrent measures while considering feedback from local jurisdictions and stakeholders

  • Mandates consultation with the State Department of Public Health, behavioral health experts, and other relevant stakeholders during implementation

  • Countermeasures implemented are at the department's discretion to determine what is appropriate

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/26/2025
Health6/11/2025
Rules6/3/2025
Appropriations4/9/2025
Health3/17/2025
Transportation2/18/2025

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