Courts: mental health pilot program.

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

The bill creates a pilot program in Santa Cruz County and two additional counties chosen by the Judicial Council to offer no‑cost mental‑health counseling to jurors and alternate jurors after a verdict in a criminal case involving a violent felony. It requires the Judicial Council to formalize the program with county health directors, set limits on sessions and access, and collect data on usage. The goal is to address trauma that jurors may experience from exposure to violent crime evidence.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 7). · Apr 8, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 29, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Apr 7, 2026
• Judiciary
  Judiciary · Apr 7, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. Apr 29, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 13, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Apr 9, 2026Read second time and amended.
5. Apr 8, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 7).
6. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on JUD.
7. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
8. Feb 19, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Pellerin · sponsor
• Addis

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