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CA SB1201

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2020

Primary Sponsor

Brian Jones

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes state agencies and departments to provide funding to housing programs that do not comply with Housing First requirements, even if the agency has already incorporated Housing First core components into their guidelines
  • Applies to any state program that funds, implements, or administers housing or housing-based services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
  • Creates an exception to existing law that requires all state homelessness programs to adopt Housing First guidelines and regulations
  • Amends Section 8256 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to add flexibility in how agencies can allocate housing program funds

Legislative Description

Homelessness: state programs: Housing First.

Last Action

Referral to Com. on HOUSING rescinded due to the shortened 2020 Legislative Calendar.

5/12/2020

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/5/2020
Rules2/20/2020

Full Bill Text

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