Suicide prevention.

Assembly Member Ramos's proposal directs California's Office of Suicide Prevention to partner with the Department of Transportation in developing strategies to prevent suicides on state bridges and roadways. The collaboration would focus on identifying cost-effective infrastructure modifications and other prevention measures across California's transportation network.

The legislation requires the Office of Suicide Prevention to compile its findings and recommendations in a report to the Legislature and relevant policy committees by December 31, 2027. This report must detail specific prevention strategies identified through the departments' joint assessment. The provisions would expire on January 1, 2029, unless extended by future legislation.

The measure builds upon the existing authority of the Office of Suicide Prevention, which currently conducts statewide assessment of prevention policies and tracks progress in reducing suicide rates. By establishing formal coordination between public health and transportation officials, the bill creates a framework for addressing suicide prevention through infrastructure planning and design.