California AB440 mandates the state to identify best practices for suicide prevention on bridges and overpasses by July 2028.

California AB440 adds Section 92.8 to the Streets and Highways Code, requiring the state to identify best practices for suicide prevention on bridges and overpasses by July 1, 2028. The Department of Transportation must evaluate physical infrastructure, design features, and deterrent measures, considering feedback from local jurisdictions and stakeholders. The department will consult with the State Department of Public Health and behavioral health experts. This section does not impose a mandatory duty.

California AB440 mandates the state to identify best practices for suicide prevention on bridges and overpasses by July 2028.

California AB440 adds Section 92.8 to the Streets and Highways Code, requiring the state to identify best practices for suicide prevention on bridges and overpasses by July 1, 2028. The Department of Transportation must evaluate physical infrastructure, design features, and deterrent measures, considering feedback from local jurisdictions and stakeholders. The department will consult with the State Department of Public Health and behavioral health experts. This section does not impose a mandatory duty.