Bill > AB1229

This bill establishes a comprehensive Adult Reentry Grant Program to address housing instability and homelessness among people transitioning from state prison. Starting July 1, 2026, the Department of Housing and Community Development will administer five-year renewable grants to regional administrators who will provide permanent supportive housing and reentry services for eligible individuals. The program targets people who are likely to become homeless upon release from prison or are currently experiencing homelessness while on parole, focusing on providing rental subsidies, housing navigation services, and voluntary supportive services that follow the Housing First model. Eligibility requires voluntary participation and either being within 210 days of release and likely to become homeless or currently experiencing homelessness while on parole within five years of prison release. The bill mandates collaborative efforts with various state agencies, health care providers, and local continuums of care to reduce racial disparities and support successful reentry. Regional administrators must partner with housing authorities, managed care plans, and community-based organizations to offer comprehensive services including housing assistance, employment support, healthcare linkage, and evidence-based case management. The program aims to reduce recidivism by providing stable housing and wraparound services, with an independent evaluation to be conducted and submitted to legislative committees by July 1, 2030.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

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