Secure youth treatment facilities.

Summary

The bill changes Welfare and Institutions Code §875 so courts can order juveniles 14 years or older to be placed in secure youth treatment facilities when less‑restrictive options are unsuitable. It requires detailed rehabilitation plans, regular review hearings, and provides a framework for moving youths to less restrictive programs. The goal is to standardize confinement lengths, ensure oversight, and protect both youth and public safety.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 842.) (April 22). · Apr 23, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 5, 2025
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 22, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. May 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
3. May 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
4. May 5, 2025May 5 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
5. Apr 29, 2025Set for hearing May 5.
6. Apr 24, 2025Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 23, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 842.) (April 22).
8. Apr 9, 2025Set for hearing April 22.
9. Mar 12, 2025Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
10. Feb 24, 2025Read first time.
11. Feb 24, 2025From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 24.
12. Feb 21, 2025Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Menjivar · sponsor

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