Sexually violent predators: transitional housing facilities: report.

Senator Jones's proposal directs the State Department of State Hospitals to evaluate the establishment of transitional housing facilities for sexually violent predators participating in California's conditional release program. The department must analyze the benefits and feasibility of such facilities and submit its findings to the Legislature by January 1, 2027.

The measure builds upon existing law that allows sexually violent predators to petition for conditional release and requires their placement in their county of pre-incarceration domicile, except in extraordinary circumstances. Current placement decisions must consider factors including victim proximity and characteristics. The required analysis would examine how dedicated transitional housing facilities could function within this framework.

The bill includes an urgency clause for immediate implementation upon passage, with authors citing the need to expedite evaluation of placement options for conditionally released individuals. While the measure creates no direct program changes, it positions the Legislature to consider potential transitional housing policies based on the department's findings.