CA AB2204

Requires the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to establish a policy on organized sports programming at state prison facilities by July 1, 2027

Creates the Second Chance Sports Fund within the State Treasury to support expanding sports programming, with funds available upon appropriation and Government Operations Agency approval

Authorizes the department to partner with professional sports teams, leagues, universities (UC, CSU, community colleges), and private entities to expand sports access for incarcerated persons

Limits administrative costs to no more than 5% of fund expenditures, and fund moneys must supplement rather than replace existing programming funding

Requires the State Treasurer to report annually to the Legislature on fund deposits starting January 1, 2028