AB1897Introduced in the Assembly
Mentally disordered offenders: criteria for commitment.
Introduced by Matt Haney, District 17
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Sections 2962 and 2966 of the Penal Code, relating to mentally disordered offenders.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 558, Statutes of 2026.
September 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 1897 Haney Concurrence in Senate Amendments · August 28, 2026
78
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
79 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | Yes |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | Yes |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| David Tangipa | 8 | Yes |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Yes |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
| Lori Wilson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 21).
Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 5030.)
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.)
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 5304.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 30).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 6796.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 558, Statutes of 2026.
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