Housing: Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program: youth-specific processes and coordinated entry systems.

Summary

AB 249 would make every Continuum of Care (CoC) that receives Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program funds certify a youth‑specific coordinated entry process each year beginning in the 2026‑27 fiscal year. The bill obliges CoCs to use a youth‑tailored assessment tool, consult a youth advisory group, and maintain an inventory of housing options designed for homeless youth. It aims to improve services for unaccompanied youth, who represent a large and growing share of California’s homeless population.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (March 26). · Mar 26, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 23, 2025
• Human Services Committee Hearing
  Human Services · Apr 8, 2025
• Housing and Community Development Committee Hearing
  Housing and Community Development · Mar 26, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. Apr 23, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
5. Apr 9, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Mar 28, 2025Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.
7. Mar 27, 2025Read second time and amended.
8. Mar 26, 2025From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (March 26).
9. Feb 10, 2025Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and HUM. S.
10. Jan 16, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee February 15.
11. Jan 15, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Ramos · sponsor
• Caloza
• Haney

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