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CA SB802

Multifamily Housing Program: Homekey: Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program.


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Introduced
02/21/2025
In Committee
05/29/2025
Crossed Over
05/23/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Section 50675.1.3 of, to add Section 50675.17 to, and to add Article 3 (commencing with Section 50245) to Chapter 6.5 of Part 1 of Division 31 of, the Health and Safety Code, relating to housing.

AI Summary

This bill addresses housing programs for vulnerable populations by modifying existing housing laws to prioritize support for former foster youth, extremely low income, very low income, and lower income households experiencing homelessness or trauma. The bill highlights a critical issue that nearly all homeless shelters are co-ed and predominantly male, which can create unsafe environments for women who have experienced violence, abuse, or trafficking. The legislation aims to ensure that a portion of state funding distributed by the Department of Housing and Community Development is allocated for constructing, developing, acquiring, or rehabilitating housing for households in need of safe and stable housing. Specifically, the bill amends existing housing program guidelines to require consideration of former foster youth and lower-income households when distributing funds through programs like the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program (HHAP) and the Multifamily Housing Program. The bill's intent is to create more targeted housing support for populations experiencing traumatic homelessness, domestic violence, sexual assault, and other challenging life circumstances, with a particular focus on creating safer housing options for women who have experienced violence or abuse.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and HUM. S. (on 05/29/2025)

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