AB440 - State bridges and overpasses: suicide prevention.

Assembly Bill No. 440 CHAPTER 262 An act to add Section 92.8 to the Streets and Highways Code, relating to streets and highways. [ Approved by Governor October 03, 2025. Filed with Secretary of State October 03, 2025. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 440, Ramos. State bridges and overpasses: suicide prevention. Existing law requires the Department of Transportation to install screening on state freeway overpasses to prevent objects from being dropped or thrown upon vehicles passing underneath, as provided. This bill would require, on or before July 1, 2028, the department to identify best practices for the implementation of suicide countermeasures designed to deter suicide attempts on bridges and overpasses, as provided. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. Section 92.8 is added to the Streets and Highways Code, to read: 92.8. (a) (1) On or before July 1, 2028, the department shall identify best practices for the implementation of suicide countermeasures designed to deter suicide attempts on bridges and overpasses. (2) In evaluating appropriate physical infrastructure, design features, and related deterrent measures, the department shall consider feedback from local jurisdictions and other stakeholders. (3) Any countermeasures implemented pursuant to this section shall be as determined by the department to be appropriate. (b) The department shall consult with the State Department of Public Health, behavioral health experts, and other relevant stakeholders in implementing this section. (c) This section does not impose a mandatory duty pursuant to Section 815.6 of the Government Code.