Bill > AB750

This bill enhances safety regulations and oversight for homeless shelters by requiring cities and counties to conduct annual inspections of homeless shelters within their jurisdiction, which can be announced or unannounced. The bill mandates that homeless shelters prominently display and provide written information to occupants about their rights and the process for reporting substandard shelter conditions, including contact information for the shelter's owner/operator, the local city or county, and the state housing department. The legislation also strengthens enforcement mechanisms by allowing plaintiffs who prevail in legal actions to recover attorney's fees, and empowering the Department of Housing and Community Development to bring civil actions to enforce these provisions. Additionally, cities and counties must now submit annual reports detailing the number of complaints received, pending violations, emergency orders issued, and shelter conditions, regardless of whether any complaints were filed. The bill introduces financial accountability by authorizing state funding to be withheld from cities, counties, or shelter operators who fail to comply with reporting requirements or correct identified violations. While imposing new administrative responsibilities on local jurisdictions, the bill aims to improve safety, transparency, and living conditions for homeless shelter occupants.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

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