Provides that the results of urine tests conducted pursuant to a judicial diversion program shall be private and confidential
This bill (S 1819) ensures that urine test results from judicial diversion programs - where defendants avoid jail by completing treatment instead of facing criminal charges - are kept private and confidential. It directly affects individuals participating in these programs who undergo required drug testing as part of their court-ordered treatment. The law prohibits sharing test results with courts, prosecutors, or other parties without the defendant’s consent, and bans using positive results as evidence in future criminal cases. Treatment programs may still access results to support care, but the defendant’s privacy is protected from legal proceedings. The bill does not change testing requirements but safeguards the confidentiality of sensitive health information.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jun 5, 2026
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What changed between versions
S1819
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S1819A
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to add a new Section 2, which establishes an immediate effective date for the legislation. Additionally, the text was restructured to clarify that urine test results must be disclosed to the specified treatment program, ensuring the results are shared with the appropriate medical providers rather than remaining hidden.
Scope change
The bill now includes a specific provision stating that it takes effect immediately, rather than waiting for the next legislative session.
TIMELINE
Added a new Section 2 declaring that the act shall take effect immediately.
REQUIREMENT
Reorganized the text to explicitly state that urinalysis results must be disclosed to the specified treatment program, clarifying the flow of confidential information to medical providers.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 12, 2025
How they voted
33–26
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 63
Jun 12, 2025
D
Democratic41
80% Yea
R
Republican22
95% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
3
Committee
7
Amendments
1
Jun 5, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 4, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
upper
Jun 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 1819A
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
NF
Nathalia Fernández
DDemocratic
Co
Pete Harckham
DDemocratic/Working Families
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