CA SB1276

Removes the 10% cash or in-kind matching fund requirement for domestic violence shelter service providers receiving state funding under the Comprehensive Statewide Domestic Violence Program.

Allows domestic violence centers to seek and use funds from public and private sources to augment state funds without mandatory matching contributions.

Cites COVID-19 crisis impacts including cancelled fundraisers, reduced private donations, and diminished volunteer availability as reasons for eliminating the match requirement.

References federal CARES Act provisions that waived matching fund requirements for domestic violence services under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA).

Approved by Governor September 29, 2020.