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CA SB1373

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shannon Grove

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires mental disorder diagnoses to be within 5 years of the current offense for the court to presume the disorder was a significant factor in the crime
  • Expands excluded offenses to include attempted murder, kidnapping, carjacking, human trafficking, child abuse/endangerment, crimes causing great bodily injury, and gross vehicular manslaughter
  • Prohibits diversion for defendants with 2 or more prior felonies or a prior strike offense under Three Strikes law
  • Changes public safety standard from "unreasonable risk of danger" to "risk of danger" and adds factors courts must consider, including prior diversion history, response to rehabilitation programs, and severity of victim injuries
  • Requires an additional hearing before a court can summarily grant diversion or other relief

Legislative Description

Mental health diversion.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/4/2026
Rules2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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