State overpasses: suicide prevention.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to implement suicide prevention measures on local overpasses over highways.
- Mandates assessment of barriers and warning signs on overpasses with a history of suicide-related deaths.
- Requires consultation with the Office of Suicide Prevention to prioritize implementation of safety measures.
- Requires submission of findings to the Legislature by December 2026.
Senator Reyes, alongside six legislative colleagues, has put forward a measure requiring the California Department of Transportation to assess and implement suicide prevention measures on locally owned overpasses that cross state highways and have documented histories of suicide-related deaths.
The legislation directs the Department to evaluate potential mitigation measures, including signage and physical barriers, while considering technological feasibility, cost, design, and effectiveness. The Department must consult with affected local governments during the assessment process and work with the Office of Suicide Prevention to prioritize implementation of identified measures.
By December 1, 2026, the Department must submit a comprehensive report to the Legislature detailing its assessment findings and implementation priorities. This reporting requirement expires on January 1, 2030, unless extended by subsequent legislation. The measure builds upon existing requirements for the Department to install screening on state freeway overpasses that prevents objects from being dropped onto vehicles below.
 Eloise ReyesD Senator | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Sabrina CervantesD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Laurie DaviesR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | PASS |
- Requires the Department of Transportation to implement suicide prevention measures on local overpasses over highways.
- Mandates assessment of barriers and warning signs on overpasses with a history of suicide-related deaths.
- Requires consultation with the Office of Suicide Prevention to prioritize implementation of safety measures.
- Requires submission of findings to the Legislature by December 2026.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Reyes, alongside six legislative colleagues, has put forward a measure requiring the California Department of Transportation to assess and implement suicide prevention measures on locally owned overpasses that cross state highways and have documented histories of suicide-related deaths.
The legislation directs the Department to evaluate potential mitigation measures, including signage and physical barriers, while considering technological feasibility, cost, design, and effectiveness. The Department must consult with affected local governments during the assessment process and work with the Office of Suicide Prevention to prioritize implementation of identified measures.
By December 1, 2026, the Department must submit a comprehensive report to the Legislature detailing its assessment findings and implementation priorities. This reporting requirement expires on January 1, 2030, unless extended by subsequent legislation. The measure builds upon existing requirements for the Department to install screening on state freeway overpasses that prevents objects from being dropped onto vehicles below.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | PASS |
Eloise ReyesD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Sabrina CervantesD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Laurie DaviesR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |