Prisons.
- Establishes a zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct in state prisons with mandatory termination for violations.
- Requires correctional officers to wear body cameras and document when and why they are deactivated.
- Grants inmates the right to request an advocate during body searches and medical appointments.
- Extends the inmate grievance filing period from 60 to 120 days and allows anonymous reporting of sexual violence.
Senator Menjivar's prison reform legislation introduces comprehensive changes to California's correctional system policies, focusing on preventing sexual misconduct and enhancing oversight of correctional staff. The bill establishes new requirements for body-worn cameras, mandates stricter vetting of correctional employees, and expands protections for incarcerated individuals during searches and medical procedures.
The legislation requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to implement detailed body-worn camera protocols, including specific documentation requirements for camera deactivation during confidential interactions. Correctional staff must record their reasons for turning off cameras and the duration of deactivation. The department must also adopt and regularly update a Prison Rape Elimination policy that codifies zero tolerance for sexual violence and harassment within correctional facilities.
Under the new provisions, incarcerated individuals gain the right to request an advocate's presence during body cavity searches, strip searches, and body scans. The department must document these requests, including whether they were granted or denied. The bill extends the timeframe for filing grievances from 60 to 120 days and creates a pathway for anonymous reporting of sexual violence directly to the Office of the Inspector General.
The legislation strengthens employment restrictions by prohibiting the department from hiring or promoting individuals with histories of sexual abuse or certain serious convictions to positions involving contact with incarcerated persons. It mandates regular background checks of current employees and requires internal affairs investigators to disclose potential conflicts of interest. The bill also modifies existing sexual misconduct penalties, requiring termination of any employee convicted of sexual abuse and permanent ineligibility for reinstatement.
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Diane DixonR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | PASS |
- Establishes a zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct in state prisons with mandatory termination for violations.
- Requires correctional officers to wear body cameras and document when and why they are deactivated.
- Grants inmates the right to request an advocate during body searches and medical appointments.
- Extends the inmate grievance filing period from 60 to 120 days and allows anonymous reporting of sexual violence.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Menjivar's prison reform legislation introduces comprehensive changes to California's correctional system policies, focusing on preventing sexual misconduct and enhancing oversight of correctional staff. The bill establishes new requirements for body-worn cameras, mandates stricter vetting of correctional employees, and expands protections for incarcerated individuals during searches and medical procedures.
The legislation requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to implement detailed body-worn camera protocols, including specific documentation requirements for camera deactivation during confidential interactions. Correctional staff must record their reasons for turning off cameras and the duration of deactivation. The department must also adopt and regularly update a Prison Rape Elimination policy that codifies zero tolerance for sexual violence and harassment within correctional facilities.
Under the new provisions, incarcerated individuals gain the right to request an advocate's presence during body cavity searches, strip searches, and body scans. The department must document these requests, including whether they were granted or denied. The bill extends the timeframe for filing grievances from 60 to 120 days and creates a pathway for anonymous reporting of sexual violence directly to the Office of the Inspector General.
The legislation strengthens employment restrictions by prohibiting the department from hiring or promoting individuals with histories of sexual abuse or certain serious convictions to positions involving contact with incarcerated persons. It mandates regular background checks of current employees and requires internal affairs investigators to disclose potential conflicts of interest. The bill also modifies existing sexual misconduct penalties, requiring termination of any employee convicted of sexual abuse and permanent ineligibility for reinstatement.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | PASS |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Diane DixonR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |