Bill > AB1801

This bill modifies existing law to require public agencies, such as cities and counties, to follow a more extensive public notification and comment process before approving any documents related to the building or reuse of existing facilities by private entities for the purpose of housing or detaining individuals. Specifically, the bill mandates that public agencies must provide notice to the public at least 180 days before approving or executing such documents, which include deeds, permits, or any other approval signifying the public entity's consent. This notice must be posted on the agency's website, at its headquarters, published in a local newspaper, and broadcast weekly on local radio stations in the top five languages spoken in the jurisdiction, with written notices also provided in those languages. Furthermore, the bill requires agencies to promptly provide access to all related documents and hold at least two separate public meetings to solicit and hear public comments, with translation services provided for public comment in the most widely spoken language other than English. These provisions are intended to apply independently to each public entity and are stated to be declaratory of existing law, meaning they clarify and confirm what is already understood to be required.

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