Assembly advances AB 46 on 51-1 concurrence vote after years of negotiations

The California Assembly moved AB 46 forward Monday, concurring in Senate amendments on a 51-1 vote.

Assemblymember Wynn said on the floor that the bill was the product of years of negotiation and that the amended version preserves mental health diversion while clarifying public-safety standards. The vote marked a key floor step for the bill, which centers on mental health diversion and public safety.

A session summary from the Assembly floor transcript said AB 46 passed concurrence in Senate amendments by 51-1 after Wynn’s remarks. The same summary identified the bill as a concurrence measure on mental health diversion and public safety standards.

The transcript summary does not specify the Senate amendment text or the lone no vote, and it is unclear from the available material whether any additional action is still required before the bill reaches the governor.