Welcome to our bill-tracking section. We maintain a list of state bills that could affect people with mental illnesses, and we update it daily so you can follow amendments and votes. Then, once you've read the latest developments and formed your own opinion on the legislation, you can communicate your views directly with lawmakers by using our fast and easy e-mail system.
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Bill: AB 1033 - Author: Caballero
08/30/2008 - In ASSEMBLY. From Unfinished Business. To Inactive File.
Subject: Provides that any person who causes, encourages, tends to cause or encourage, or contributes to causing or encouraging, or who threatens, commands, persuades, induces or endeavors to induce a minor to become an active participant in a criminal street gang or to commit an offense as to which a gang enhancement or alternative penalty provision would be imposed is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Bill: AB 1110 - Author: Parra
02/01/2008 - From Committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to JR 56. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
Subject: Requires the Division of Juvenile Justice in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to complete a study on any newly committed ward with regard to that ward's educational, physical, and mental status, and substance involvement. Requires every ward be provided with specified educational programs and counseling services. Requires the division hold case assessment conferences. Requires further studies to determine a program for a ward's transition back into the community.
Bill: AB 1125 - Author: Richardson
02/01/2008 - From Committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to JR 56. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
Subject: Authorizes a law enforcement officer to issue an emergency protective order without contacting the court if certain conditions apply, including that the Superior Court has issued a standing order. Requires the Department of Justice to continue to monitor the number of emergency protective orders in the Domestic Violence Restraining Order System and to notify victims.
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