Prisons.

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. Enacted

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to adopt comprehensive policies that prevent sexual violence, require background checks, and regulate body‑worn cameras. It gives incarcerated people the right to request an independent advocate during searches and to file anonymous grievances about sexual misconduct. The measures aim to increase transparency, protect victims, and hold staff and contractors accountable.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 6978.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 31, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jul 9, 2025
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 17, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025

History

1. Aug 29, 2025August 29 hearing postponed by committee.
2. Jul 9, 2025July 9 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.
3. Jun 17, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 17). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Jun 17, 2025Coauthors revised.
5. Jun 5, 2025Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
6. May 28, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1305.) Ordered to the Assembly.
7. May 28, 2025In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
8. May 27, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
9. May 23, 2025Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
10. May 23, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 1196.) (May 23).
11. May 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
12. May 12, 2025May 12 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.

The 12 most recent of 21 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Caroline Menjivar (D) · sponsor
• Menjivar
• Schultz
• Sharp-Collins

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