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CA AB2342

Bill

Status

Vetoed

9/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kevin McCarty

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Origin

State Assembly

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a parole reintegration credits program allowing parolees to reduce their parole term by earning credits through education, job training, cognitive behavioral treatment, substance abuse treatment, volunteer service, and remaining arrest/violation-free.

  • Awards credits at specified rates including 12 months for high school diplomas or degrees, 6 months for certified career/technical training, 2 months for cognitive behavioral programs, and 10 days per month for 12+ volunteer hours monthly.

  • Limits total credits to 12 months per year, with credits awarded annually and not subject to revocation except when a parolee has a new arrest or parole violation during the 12-month period.

  • Increases the 50-mile travel restriction by 25 miles for each annual review where credits are earned, up to a maximum 125-mile radius, with parole agent approval required.

  • Prohibits entities receiving state funds for education, job training, workforce placement, health, or housing from denying services based on current or prior parole status, as a condition of continued state funding.

Legislative Description

Parole.

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor.

9/30/2020

Committee Referrals

Appropriations8/8/2020
Public Safety7/1/2020
Rules6/16/2020
Appropriations5/20/2020
Public Safety4/24/2020

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