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AB 433

Mental health diversion.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Maggy Krell

AB 433 would establish mental health diversion programs to redirect individuals with mental illness from prosecution into treatment, but failed to advance from committee in 2025.

From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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Bill Summary · AB 433

Legislative bill overview

AB 433 proposes to establish or expand mental health diversion programs in California's criminal justice system, allowing individuals with mental health conditions to be diverted from traditional prosecution into treatment-focused alternatives. The bill was referred to the Public Safety Committee but failed to advance past its first hearing in April 2025 and was ultimately dismissed without further action in June 2025.

Why is this important

Mental health diversion programs aim to reduce incarceration of individuals whose criminal behavior is substantially linked to untreated mental illness, potentially lowering jail populations, reducing recidivism, and connecting vulnerable people with needed treatment rather than punishment. The outcome of such initiatives affects both criminal justice reform efforts and how California allocates resources between law enforcement and mental health services.

Potential points of contention

  • Public safety concerns: Opponents may worry that diverting cases away from prosecution compromises accountability or increases risk to communities, particularly for serious offenses
  • Implementation and funding: Questions about which agencies administer programs, whether sufficient mental health treatment capacity exists, and who bears the costs
  • Scope and eligibility: Disagreement over which offenses and defendants qualify for diversion, and whether safeguards adequately protect victims' interests

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

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