Restraint of incarcerated persons.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

AB 1922 requires the state corrections board to set standards that prohibit mechanical restraints on people in prison or jail while they receive hospital care. Restraints may only be used if a patient tries to escape or poses an immediate physical danger, and must be documented and reviewed regularly. The bill also updates juvenile restraint rules and expands health‑safety standards for correctional facilities.

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Hearings

• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 7, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Apr 7, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Mar 17, 2026

History

1. Apr 7, 2026In committee: Set, final hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. Apr 6, 2026Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3. Mar 26, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
4. Mar 18, 2026In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
5. Mar 17, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
6. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
7. Feb 13, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
8. Feb 12, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Lowenthal · sponsor

Bill text

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