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AB 1956: Suicide prevention.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified August 29, 2026

What AB 1956 does, verified August 29, 2026

The bill aims to improve suicide prevention efforts in California by expanding the focus of the Office of Suicide Prevention. The office will prioritize youth, particularly boys and young men, who are at higher risk of suicide. The office will also pay special attention to specific groups, including Native American youth, older adults, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The bill requires the office to report to the legislature on strategies to implement these efforts by July 1, 2028.

Bill journey
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GovernorComplete
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 163, Statutes of 2026. (2026-08-28)Alert me
Recent actions21 total · showing 5
Aug. 28, 2026Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 163, Statutes of 2026.
Aug. 28, 2026Approved by the Governor.
Aug. 18, 2026Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 11, 2026In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
Aug. 10, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.).
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