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Courts: mental health pilot program.

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

CA AB 2357 · Assembly Bill · 2025–2026

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Stage
In committee
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Assembly
Sponsors
2
Latest action
May 14, 2026

What it does

Existing law, the Trial Jury Selection and Management Act, governs the selection of jurors and formation of trial juries for civil and criminal cases in all trial courts of the state. Existing law requires the judge in a criminal action or proceeding alleging a violent felony, prior to discharging the jury, to provide specified information to trial jurors regarding mental health awareness, including information about stress relief and symptoms that may be experienced following exposure to trauma.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · May 14, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.

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