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CA AB1759
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sade Elhawary
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AI Summary
- Requires the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to contract with an independent research entity to conduct a comprehensive study reassessing the state prison security classification system
- Study must evaluate initial classification, annual reclassification, point adjustment methodology, and use of administrative determinants and overrides
- Office of the Inspector General will select the research entity, which must be affiliated with CSU or UC, have government partnership experience, and demonstrate expertise in CDCR policy and data
- Policy recommendations must aim to expand rehabilitation access, prevent over-classification of incarcerated people, improve institutional safety, and reduce costs through programming credits
- Report with findings and recommendations due by January 1, 2028; the provision sunsets on January 1, 2029
Legislative Description
Prisons: classification.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/16/2026
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