{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"5004","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5004","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES [5000. - 5987.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 1. THE LANTERMAN-PETRIS-SHORT ACT [5000. - 5550.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [5000. - 5122.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 144, Sec. 85.   (AB 1847)   Effective January 1, 2015.","effective":"2015-01-01","html":"<p>Persons with mental health disorders and persons with developmental disabilities shall receive protection from criminal acts equal to that provided any other resident in this state.</p>","text":"Persons with mental health disorders and persons with developmental disabilities shall receive protection from criminal acts equal to that provided any other resident in this state.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-provisions-5004","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}