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Introduced
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
In Committee
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Crossed Over
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
Passed
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would recognize the significance of disability-informed response programs in promoting public safety and community trust. The measure would also commend the efforts of law enforcement agencies that have implemented disability-informed response programs in consultation with disability communities.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes the importance of disability-informed response programs in law enforcement, highlighting the challenges that people with disabilities face during interactions with police. The resolution acknowledges that the National Alliance on Mental Illness reports one in four people with serious mental illness have been arrested, resulting in over 2,000,000 jail bookings annually. It commends several California police departments for implementing voluntary identification programs, such as special needs sticker programs, which provide visual indicators to help officers identify individuals who may require specific communication approaches or accommodations. These programs aim to prevent misunderstandings during law enforcement interactions by giving officers advance knowledge about the person they are interacting with, allowing them to adjust their communication methods and potentially involve additional resources like mental health evaluation teams. The resolution emphasizes that these programs are low-cost, voluntary for community members, and have been adopted by multiple California law enforcement agencies including police departments in Downey, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, and others. Ultimately, the resolution reaffirms the California Legislature's commitment to promoting the safety, dignity, and full inclusion of Californians with disabilities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (78)
Blanca Pacheco (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
David Alvarez (D),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Bob Archuleta (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Phillip Chen (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
James Gallagher (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Mark González (D),
Shannon Grove (R),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Caroline Menjivar (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Kate Sanchez (R),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Nick Schultz (D),
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
David Tangipa (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 73, Statutes of 2025. (on 05/28/2025)
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