Peace officer training: behavioral health.

Summary

The bill updates the peace officer training code so that every patrol officer or supervisor must finish a three‑hour classroom course on mental illness, intellectual disability and substance use. The training must include scenario‑based learning, de‑escalation techniques and culturally relevant content. The commission can work with local behavioral‑health agencies and nonprofits to develop and keep the course current, and the state will reimburse any mandated costs to local agencies.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 2, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 23, 2025
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 1, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. Apr 23, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
5. Apr 2, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Mar 10, 2025Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
7. Feb 21, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
8. Feb 20, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Garcia · sponsor

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