SB-379
Justice & Public Safety

Sexually violent predators.

Engrossed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Requires state approval before sexually violent predators can be placed in community housing.
  • Mandates vendors prioritize public safety when selecting housing for released offenders.
  • Takes effect immediately as an urgent public safety measure.

Summary

Senator Jones's proposal to modify California's sexually violent predator placement process would require the State Department of State Hospitals to approve all community housing arrangements before vendors can secure locations for conditionally released individuals. The measure establishes a new oversight framework requiring department vendors to incorporate public safety considerations into their placement decisions and obtain departmental approval prior to executing any lease or rental agreements.

The legislation creates specific protocols for the housing placement process while maintaining vendors' ability to place financial holds on properties during suitability assessments. These holds allow for thorough evaluation of potential locations while the department reviews public safety implications. The measure builds upon existing state law that governs the civil commitment and conditional release of sexually violent predators, including current restrictions on placement near schools and requirements for placement within counties of origin.

Designated as an urgency statute, the measure would take effect immediately upon enactment. The bill's authors assert this immediate implementation is necessary to enhance transparency and public safety protections in the placement of conditionally released sexually violent predators within California communities.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1100
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB379 Jones Urgency Clause
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Public Safety Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Public Safety Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Introduced
Senate Floor
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Contacts

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Brian JonesR
Senator
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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
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Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Diane DixonR
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Jose SolacheD
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Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
SB-380
Sexually violent predators: transitional housing facilities: report.
February 2025
Engrossed
SB-1074
Sexually violent predators.
February 2024
Failed
SB-832
Sexually violent predators.
February 2023
Failed
Sexually violent predators.
January 2022
Failed
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Introduced By

Brian Jones
Brian JonesR
California State Senator
40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/3/2025)

Latest Voting History

June 17, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
8019PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Requires state approval before sexually violent predators can be placed in community housing.
  • Mandates vendors prioritize public safety when selecting housing for released offenders.
  • Takes effect immediately as an urgent public safety measure.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Brian Jones
Brian JonesR
California State Senator

Summary

Senator Jones's proposal to modify California's sexually violent predator placement process would require the State Department of State Hospitals to approve all community housing arrangements before vendors can secure locations for conditionally released individuals. The measure establishes a new oversight framework requiring department vendors to incorporate public safety considerations into their placement decisions and obtain departmental approval prior to executing any lease or rental agreements.

The legislation creates specific protocols for the housing placement process while maintaining vendors' ability to place financial holds on properties during suitability assessments. These holds allow for thorough evaluation of potential locations while the department reviews public safety implications. The measure builds upon existing state law that governs the civil commitment and conditional release of sexually violent predators, including current restrictions on placement near schools and requirements for placement within counties of origin.

Designated as an urgency statute, the measure would take effect immediately upon enactment. The bill's authors assert this immediate implementation is necessary to enhance transparency and public safety protections in the placement of conditionally released sexually violent predators within California communities.

40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/3/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1100
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB379 Jones Urgency Clause
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Public Safety Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Public Safety Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Introduced
Senate Floor
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Latest Voting History

June 17, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
8019PASS

Contacts

Profile
Brian JonesR
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Brian JonesR
Senator
Bill Author
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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Gregg HartD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Blanca PachecoD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Gail PellerinD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Tri TaR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Mark GonzalezD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Heather HadwickR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Jose SolacheD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
Committee Member

Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
SB-380
Sexually violent predators: transitional housing facilities: report.
February 2025
Engrossed
SB-1074
Sexually violent predators.
February 2024
Failed
SB-832
Sexually violent predators.
February 2023
Failed
Sexually violent predators.
January 2022
Failed
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