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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
Crossed Over
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Section 65583 of the Government Code, and to amend Section 50801 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to housing.
AI Summary
This bill modifies California's housing element requirements and emergency shelter definitions to provide more clarity and support for addressing housing needs, particularly for homeless populations. Specifically, the bill expands the definition of emergency shelters to include all services provided onsite, including the ability to add or expand services that meet certain objective standards. It requires local governments to identify zoning designations that allow emergency shelters as a permitted use and provide sites with sufficient capacity to accommodate the local homeless population. The bill mandates that emergency shelters can only be subject to specific written, objective standards related to aspects like bed capacity, parking, onsite management, and security. Additionally, the bill updates the definition of emergency shelter in state law to remove the term "minimal" when describing supportive services, potentially signaling a more comprehensive approach to shelter services. By imposing these requirements, the bill aims to make it easier for local governments to develop and support emergency shelter options while providing more structured guidelines for shelter development and operation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV. (on 06/05/2025)
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