California SB800 mandates the California Department of Transportation to incorporate suicide deterrent considerations in updates to applicable.

California SB800 requires the California Department of Transportation to integrate suicide deterrent considerations into updates of applicable guidance documents. These considerations include the design, placement, and modification of barriers, fencing, and other infrastructure on bridges and overpasses within the state highway system. The bill emphasizes collaboration with the State Department of Public Health and local governments, aiming to evaluate and adopt countermeasures that may deter suicide attempts. This measure is set to take effect by July 1, 2028.

California SB800 mandates the California Department of Transportation to incorporate suicide deterrent considerations in updates to applicable.

California SB800 requires the California Department of Transportation to integrate suicide deterrent considerations into updates of applicable guidance documents. These considerations include the design, placement, and modification of barriers, fencing, and other infrastructure on bridges and overpasses within the state highway system. The bill emphasizes collaboration with the State Department of Public Health and local governments, aiming to evaluate and adopt countermeasures that may deter suicide attempts. This measure is set to take effect by July 1, 2028.