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CA SB1011

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brian Jones

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing personal property on streets or sidewalks when a homeless shelter is available to the person

  • Prohibits sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing personal property within 500 feet of public or private schools (K-12), open spaces, or major transit stops

  • Violations may be charged as either a misdemeanor or infraction at the prosecutor's discretion and are classified as public nuisances subject to abatement

  • Requires peace officers to provide written notice in a language understood by the person at least 72 hours before enforcement action begins

  • Exempts the state from reimbursing local agencies for costs since the law creates new crimes and infractions under existing reimbursement exemptions

Legislative Description

Encampments: penalties.

Last Action

April 16 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 3. Page 3637.) Reconsideration granted.

4/16/2024

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/14/2024
Rules2/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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