Assembly Bill 2108 builds upon existing law that authorizes city and county officials to establish alternatives to jail time for those who commit theft. Speakers at Tuesday’s press conference argued that AB 2108 would dismantle the policies outlined in Proposition 36, which passed with 68.4% approval in November 2024. If passed, AB 2108 would require the court to dismiss action against theft offenders if they successfully complete their diversion program. According to Sharp-Collins, the bill excludes theft involving violence or threatened violence, organized retail theft offenses and habitual repeat theft offenders. Chad Bianco , Riverside County sheriff and California State Sheriffs Association president, said AB 2108 represents an “attack” on Prop.