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CA SB31

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2024

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, sidewalks, or public rights-of-way within 1000 feet of schools, daycare centers, parks, or libraries.

  • Classifies violations as public nuisances that can be enjoined and abated by district attorneys, county counsel, or city attorneys.

  • Allows prosecutors to charge violations as either a misdemeanor or infraction at their discretion.

  • Requires peace officers to provide written notice in the person's language at least 72 hours before enforcement action begins.

  • Requires authorities to inform violators of alternative locations for sleeping, homeless services, mental health services, and shelters before pursuing abatement.

Legislative Description

Encampments: sensitive areas: penalties.

Last Action

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/1/2024

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/18/2023
Rules12/5/2022

Full Bill Text

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