Sacramento, CA — Today, Assembly Bill 46 authored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D–Elk Grove) passed the Senate Public Safety Committee on a unanimous bipartisan vote. The bill strengthens judicial discretion in California’s mental health diversion program while preserving access to treatment and rehabilitation.
Sacramento, CA — Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen has introduced AB 2727, co-sponsored by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, to reform California’s elderly parole program following recent cases that have raised concerns about how the law applies to individuals convicted of violent sexual offenses against children.
SACRAMENTO, CA—Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove) has introduced AB 2189, legislation to strengthen California’s oversight of special education and ensure families have the training, tools, and coordination they need to support and advocate for students with disabilities.
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D–Elk Grove), joined by Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria (D–Merced), announced the introduction of AB 2507, legislation to formalize and strengthen California’s government-to-government relationship with federally recognized Tribal governments.
SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D–Elk Grove) announced that amendments to her bill, AB 46, have been agreed upon and the measure will soon be considered by the California Senate Committee on Public Safety.
SACRAMENTO, CA — In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (District 10) and her team are stepping up to ensure that no family goes hungry. Throughout the month of November, they will be hosting a Drive-Thru Food Distribution every Tuesday, providing free fresh produce to local residents.
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.
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.
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.
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.