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AB 2217CALIFORNIASession 20252026
High Impact

California AB 2217 renames and expands arrest diversion programs to include Los Angeles

Original title: Criminal procedure: alternatives to arrest.

August 13, 2026

Criminal JusticePublic SafetySocial ServicesDiversion ProgramsLaw EnforcementCriminalprocedurealternativestoarrest

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes how law enforcement can divert individuals from the criminal justice system into social services, specifically prioritizing funding for Los Angeles and broadening the scope of eligible non-violent offenses.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City of Los Angeles

The city is mandated to receive grant funding for the administration of ATA programs.

County of Los Angeles

The county is mandated to receive grant funding for the administration of ATA programs.

Board of State and Community Corrections

The board is responsible for administering the renamed program, awarding grants, and reporting on effectiveness.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill renames the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program to the Alternatives to Arrest (ATA) pilot program and mandates grant funding for programs in the City and County of Los Angeles. It expands the types of offenses eligible for diversion to include disorderly conduct and shoplifting, while removing restrictive criteria for s.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill changes how law enforcement can divert individuals from the criminal justice system into social services, specifically prioritizing funding for Los Angeles and broadening the scope of eligible non-violent offenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main goal of the Alternatives to Arrest (ATA) program?
The program aims to improve public safety and reduce by connecting individuals at risk of arrest with social service resources instead of incarceration.
How does this bill change who can be referred to the program?
It removes strict eligibility criteria for s and expands the list of eligible offenses to include disorderly conduct and shoplifting.

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policy shift90% confidence

Expansion of Diversion Eligibility

The bill shifts from a restrictive, criteria-based referral system to a more discretionary model based on officer assessment and voluntary participation.

Board of State and Community Corrections

Connected Entities

organizationBoard of State and Community Corrections“Administers the diversion program and grant awards.”Map →
locationCity of Los Angeles“Designated recipient of mandatory program grants.”Map →
locationCounty of Los Angeles“Designated recipient of mandatory program grants.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz30
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