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🇺🇸 California State Assembly Controversial

Debate on Releasing Dangerous Mentally Ill Offenders

Controversial clash over AB 1782: Author DeMaio cites serial harasser Bill Gene Hobbs' release as a public safety failure, while opposition argues it violates due process and constitutional protections for mental health patients.

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Assembly Public Safety Committee, Tuesday, March 17, 2026
🇺🇸 17 Mar 2026 · 3:52
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Session highlights
36:36
Chair's Jazz Hands Rule for Decorum
40:08
Swatting Dangers and Bipartisan Push for Tougher Laws
58:44
Henrietta Lacks Story in DNA Privacy Fight
68:55
Debate on Releasing Dangerous Mentally Ill Offenders
118:37
Sheriff's Emotional Plea on Preventing School Shooting
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