Relates to judicial diversion programs; repealer
S 4547 establishes a dedicated "diversion part" in every county court to handle judicial diversion cases for eligible defendants. It directly affects individuals charged with specific class B, C, D, or E felonies (excluding certain serious offenses like class A felonies) who have a qualifying mental health or substance use diagnosis. The bill requires a clinical evaluation by licensed professionals to determine if diversion is appropriate, including recommendations for evidence-based treatment (like counseling or medication) instead of incarceration. It repeals outdated provisions about alcohol/substance use evaluations and clarifies eligibility criteria for this program.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
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0
Committee
4
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
upper
May 22, 2025
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
upper
1 primary · 27 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
Co
April Baskin
DDemocratic
Co
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
Co
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jabari Brisport
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
James Sanders
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
John Liu
DDemocratic
Co
Jose Serrano
DDemocratic/Working Families
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