Prisons: classification.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill focuses on the classification system used in California prisons, aiming to adjust how inmates are grouped and managed. It would affect incarcerated individuals and prison staff by potentially altering placement and supervision practices. The goal is to improve safety and efficiency within the correctional system.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 5360.) · May 26, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 29, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 16, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 29, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2. May 27, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
3. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.)
4. May 19, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 18, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. Apr 29, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
8. Apr 8, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
9. Mar 16, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
10. Feb 10, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 12.
11. Feb 9, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Sade Elhawary (D) · sponsor
• Elhawary

Bill text

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