Diversion.

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 amends the Penal Code to require a recent (within five years) mental‑health diagnosis before a court can deem a disorder a significant factor in a crime. It expands the list of crimes that are barred from diversion, bans defendants with two prior felonies or a strike offense, and adds stricter safety standards for eligibility. The changes aim to protect public safety while still offering treatment‑focused alternatives for qualifying defendants.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 32. Noes 0. Page 4522.) Ordered to the Assembly. · May 28, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 30, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 30, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026

History

1. Jun 4, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2. May 28, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 32. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 28, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
6. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
7. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
8. Apr 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
9. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 3984.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
10. Apr 15, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
11. Apr 8, 2026Set for hearing April 21.
12. Mar 4, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Shannon Grove (R) · sponsor
• Grove
• Krell
• Niello
• Rubio

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