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CA SB941
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steve Padilla
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AI Summary
- Caps the sale price of items sold in commissaries at private detention facilities to no more than 35% markup above the amount paid to vendors
- Defines "commissary" broadly to include onsite or online stores, canteens, vendor-operated programs, or retail services selling goods, food, hygiene supplies, phone cards, or other items to confined individuals
- Applies to private detention facilities operated by for-profit entities under contract with governmental agencies
- Mirrors existing markup limits that currently apply to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation canteens through January 1, 2028
- Introduced by Senator Padilla with bipartisan support from multiple coauthors in both chambers
Legislative Description
Private detention facilities: canteens.
Last Action
Set for hearing March 17.
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety2/11/2026
Rules1/29/2026
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