Summary
Allows the removal of criminal actions to a mental health court in an adjoining county and provides for the reversion to the original court of record where the defendant fails to comply with or complete the mental health court program.
How Congress Voted
House — Jan 20, 2026
147 votes
136(93%)
Yea
0(0%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
11(7%)
Not voting
Senate — Jan 13, 2026
61 votes
59(97%)
Yea
0(0%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
2(3%)
Not voting
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Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Jan 8, 2026
REFERRED TO RULES
SenateJan 12, 2026
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.15
SenateJan 13, 2026
PASSED SENATE
SenateJan 13, 2026
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
SenateJan 13, 2026
REFERRED TO CODES
HouseJan 20, 2026
SUBSTITUTED FOR A9494
HouseJan 20, 2026
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.37
HouseJan 20, 2026
PASSED ASSEMBLY
HouseJan 20, 2026
RETURNED TO SENATE
HouseFeb 13, 2026
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
SenateFeb 13, 2026
SIGNED CHAP.45
Senate