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Assemblymember Nguyen’s Bills Signed into Law

SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen announced today that several key pieces of her legislation, including AB 1223, AB 1125, AB 1384, and AB 1172— were officially signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Assemblymember Nguyen’s Bills are on their way to the Governor’s Desk

SACRAMENTO, CA – This past week, the California State Assembly passed several key pieces of legislation authored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen: AB 1223, AB 1125, AB 1384, AB 1172, and AB 374.

These bills are about making a real difference in people’s lives by improving transportation, health care, education, and workers’ compensation.

Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen’s Bill to Restore Judicial Discretion in Mental Health Diversion Cases Passes Assembly Floor

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 46, authored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D–Elk Grove), which gives judges the discretion to consider public safety when reviewing mental health diversion requests. The bill now moves to the State Senate.

Under existing law, courts are often required to grant diversion if clinical criteria are met, even when the defendant may pose a serious risk to others. AB 46 allows judges to take into account factors such as the treatment plan, criminal history, and seriousness of the offense before deciding whether to grant diversion.

Joint Statement from Assemblymember Nick Schultz and Stephanie Nguyen Announce Stronger AB 379 to Protect Minors and Support Trafficking Survivors

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assembly Democrats announced an agreement to amend Assembly Bill 379, strengthening California law on solicitation of minors and increasing support for victims and survivors.

By amending AB 379, Public Safety Chair Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D-Burbank) worked in partnership with joint-author Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove) and Assemblymember Maggy Krell (D-Sacramento), who supports the bill as a co-author.

Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen’s Bill to Restore Judicial Discretion in Mental Health Diversion Cases Passes Key Committee

Sacramento, CA – This past Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Assembly Bill 46 (AB 46), authored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee with strong support. The legislation aims to restore critical judicial discretion in California’s mental health diversion law—allowing judges to consider public safety before granting diversion in criminal cases.