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This bill amends California's housing laws to expand the definition and recognition of "prohousing local policies" to include policies that keep people housed, in addition to those that facilitate housing development. The bill modifies existing regulations to provide additional points or preferences in state program scoring for jurisdictions with compliant housing elements that have adopted prohousing policies. New examples of prohousing local policies are added, including safe parking programs for individuals living in vehicles, safe camping programs for people experiencing homelessness, and creating or operating low-barrier navigation centers or noncongregate shelters. The bill also clarifies that any additional points awarded for policies related to keeping people housed cannot exceed the points given for policies directly related to housing planning, approval, or construction. This legislation aims to incentivize local governments to develop more comprehensive approaches to addressing housing challenges, recognizing that housing stability involves both creating new housing and supporting existing residents.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

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