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AB-1115 • 2026

Peace officers: mental health liaisons.

Peace officers: mental health liaisons.

Labor
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Castillo
Last action
2026-02-02
Official status
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not provide specific details on how many liaisons each local government must have or if all governments will choose this option.

Peace Officers: Mental Health Support

This law allows cities or counties to designate existing employees specializing in counseling or mental health services as liaisons to help peace officers with their emotional well-being.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows local governments to designate one or more existing employees specializing in counseling or mental health services as a law enforcement mental health liaison.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Peace officers who may benefit from the designated liaisons for mental health support.
  • Local government employees specializing in counseling or mental health services, who can be designated as liaisons.

Terms To Know

Mental Health Liaison
An existing employee of a local government specializing in counseling or mental health services, designated to facilitate mental health support for peace officers.
Peace Officers
Police officers or other law enforcement personnel who protect public safety.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify the number of liaisons each local government must designate.
  • It is unclear whether all local governments will choose to use this option.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-02 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. 2026-01-31 California Legislative Information

    Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. 2025-03-10 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  4. 2025-02-21 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  5. 2025-02-20 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1115, as introduced, Castillo.
Peace officers: mental health liaisons.
The California Constitution authorizes local governments to make and enforce all police and sanitary ordinances and regulations within its limits that are not in conflict with general laws. Existing law requires the board of supervisors of a county and the governing body of a city to take measures necessary to preserve and protect the public health in its jurisdiction.
This bill would authorize a local government to designate one or more existing employees specializing in counseling or mental health services as a law enforcement mental health liaison to facilitate mental health support for peace officers who serve the local jurisdiction.
The bill would make related findings and declarations.

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