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AB 46

Diversion.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Angelique Ashby and 10 co-sponsors

AB 46 modifies California's criminal justice diversion programs, redirecting certain cases from prosecution toward alternative accountability and rehabilitation pathways.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 18, Statutes of 2026.
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Bill Summary · AB 46

Legislative bill overview

AB 46 addresses diversion programs in California's criminal justice system, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative history. Based on the sponsoring legislators' typical policy focuses, the bill likely relates to expanding or modifying pre-trial or pre-conviction diversion options that allow individuals to avoid traditional prosecution through alternative programs.

Why is this important

Diversion programs can reduce incarceration rates, lower criminal justice costs, and provide rehabilitation opportunities for lower-level offenders. California has been expanding such programs statewide, making this bill relevant to ongoing criminal justice reform efforts and sentencing policy.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and implementation costs: Diversion programs require adequate resources for counseling, treatment, or monitoring; questions may arise about budget allocations and local government responsibility
  • Public safety concerns: Critics may worry about reduced accountability or insufficient monitoring of diverted individuals, particularly for certain offense categories
  • Eligibility criteria: Disagreement over which offenses and offender categories qualify for diversion, balancing rehabilitation goals against victim advocacy and community safety priorities
  • Program effectiveness data: Debate over whether existing evidence supports expansion and what metrics define success

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

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