AMENDED IN SENATE SEPTEMBER 3, 2025

AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY APRIL 10, 2025

AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MARCH 5, 2025

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION

94

CHAPTER 262

Statutes of 2025

[ Approved by Governor October 3, 2025. Filed with Secretary of State October 3, 2025. ]

Introduced by Assembly Member Ramos

(Coauthor: Assembly Member Alanis)

February 6, 2025

An act to add Section 92.8 to the Streets and Highways Code, relating to streets and highways.

Vote: majority   Appropriation: no   Fiscal committee: yes   Local program: no

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST

Existing law requires the Department of Transportation to install screening on state freeway overpasses to prevent objects from being dropped or thrown upon vehicles passing underneath, as provided.

This bill would require, on or before July 1, 2028, the department to identify best practices for the implementation of suicide countermeasures designed to deter suicide attempts on bridges and overpasses, as provided.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1.

Section 92.8 is added to the Streets and Highways Code, to read:

92.8.

(a) (1) On or before July 1, 2028, the department shall identify best practices for the implementation of suicide countermeasures designed to deter suicide attempts on bridges and overpasses.

(2) In evaluating appropriate physical infrastructure, design features, and related deterrent measures, the department shall consider feedback from local jurisdictions and other stakeholders.

(3) Any countermeasures implemented pursuant to this section shall be as determined by the department to be appropriate.

(b) The department shall consult with the State Department of Public Health, behavioral health experts, and other relevant stakeholders in implementing this section.

(c) This section does not impose a mandatory duty pursuant to Section 815.6 of the Government Code.