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AB 1932

Department of Social Services: C.R.I.S.E.S. Grant Pilot Program.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sade Elhawary

AB 1932 creates a Department of Social Services grant pilot program funding community-based crisis response alternatives to police intervention for mental health and non-violent emergency calls.

Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.
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Bill Summary · AB 1932

Legislative bill overview

AB 1932 establishes a C.R.I.S.E.S. (Crisis Response Intervention and Support Emergency Services) Grant Pilot Program under California's Department of Social Services. The bill authorizes grants to fund crisis response programs designed to provide alternatives to traditional law enforcement responses for certain emergency situations. The pilot program would test community-based approaches to mental health crises, homelessness-related calls, and other non-violent emergencies.

Why is this important

Crisis response programs have gained traction nationally as communities seek to reduce police involvement in low-risk situations while improving outcomes for vulnerable populations. The pilot would generate data on whether specialized response teams can reduce costs, improve community trust, and better address root causes of crisis calls. California's experience could influence whether similar programs expand statewide or become a model for other states.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and fiscal impact: The bill's cost and whether grant allocations represent new spending or redirected resources from existing law enforcement budgets
  • Program scope and eligibility: Definitions of which calls qualify for alternative response and whether the criteria are too narrow or dangerously broad
  • Accountability and public safety: Questions about responder training, insurance liability, coordination with law enforcement, and what happens when situations escalate beyond program parameters

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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