Sexually violent predators.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
Senate Bill 379 aims to increase transparency and accountability in the placement of sexually violent predators released on conditional release in California. It requires the State Department of State Hospitals to ensure that vendors prioritize public safety when considering placement locations and to approve potential placements before leases or rental agreements are signed. The bill also seeks to protect communities by preventing placement within a quarter-mile of schools.
Key provisions
- Requires State Department of State Hospitals to ensure vendor consideration of public safety during placement.
- Mandates Department approval of potential placements before lease/rental agreements are signed.
- Prohibits placement within 1/4 mile of public or private schools.
- Establishes the ‘Sexually Violent Predator Accountability, Fairness, and Enforcement Act’.
- Addresses vendor responsibility for public safety considerations.
- Allows for financial holds on residences for suitability assessments.
Who is affected
- Sexually violent predators
- State Department of State Hospitals
- Vendors providing housing for sexually violent predators
- County governments
- Communities where sexually violent predators are placed
Notable changes
- Increases oversight of vendor placement decisions.
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