SB-634
Housing & Homelessness

Local government: homelessness.

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CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Prohibits local governments from banning organizations that provide survival services to homeless individuals.
  • Protects the provision of essential items like food, water, blankets, and basic hygiene supplies to homeless persons.
  • Applies uniformly to all California cities to ensure consistent treatment of homeless support services statewide.

Summary

Senator Pérez's legislation prohibits local jurisdictions from enacting or enforcing ordinances that restrict organizations and individuals from providing support services to people experiencing homelessness. The bill establishes statewide protections for activities related to basic survival needs, including the provision of food, water, blankets, and immediate health and hygiene assistance.

The measure defines support services broadly to encompass legal services, medical care, and other forms of assistance, while explicitly excluding the distribution of construction materials like plywood. Local jurisdictions - including cities, counties, and special districts - must allow these support activities regardless of existing ordinances. The bill's findings cite data showing over 187,000 people experience homelessness on any given night in California, with more than 308,000 accessing services annually.

The legislation applies to all California municipalities, including charter cities, based on the Legislature's determination that addressing homelessness requires consistent policies across jurisdictions. This statewide approach aims to maintain access to services that, according to the bill's findings, can be disrupted when local ordinances penalize survival-related activities. The measure does not require new funding or create additional programs, focusing instead on preventing restrictions on existing support efforts.

Key Dates

Next Step
Assembly Floor
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Assembly Floor
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
Do pass
Assembly Local Government Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Local Government Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Housing and Community Development]
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB634 Pérez
Senate Local Government Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Local Government Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
Introduced
Senate Floor
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

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Al MuratsuchiD
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Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
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James GallagherR
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Mike GipsonD
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Jacqui IrwinD
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Jacqui IrwinD
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Tom LackeyR
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Corey JacksonD
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Juan CarrilloD
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Esmeralda SoriaD
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Avelino ValenciaD
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Greg WallisR
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Patrick AhrensD
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Jessica CalozaD
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Leticia CastilloR
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Carl DeMaioR
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Anamarie FariasD
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Robert GarciaD
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Jeff GonzalezR
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Mark GonzalezD
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Heather HadwickR
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John HarabedianD
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Maggy KrellD
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Alexandra MacedoR
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Darshana PatelD
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Rhodesia RansomD
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Celeste RodriguezD
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Michelle RodriguezD
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Chris RogersD
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Nick SchultzD
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LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
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Jose SolacheD
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Catherine StefaniD
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David TangipaR
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Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
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Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
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Stan EllisR
Assemblymember
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Introduced By

Sasha Renee Perez
Sasha Renee PerezD
California State Senator
Co-Authors
Ash Kalra
Ash KalraD
California State Assembly Member
Alex Lee
Alex LeeD
California State Assembly Member
Matt Haney
Matt HaneyD
California State Assembly Member
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

July 16, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
93012PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Prohibits local governments from banning organizations that provide survival services to homeless individuals.
  • Protects the provision of essential items like food, water, blankets, and basic hygiene supplies to homeless persons.
  • Applies uniformly to all California cities to ensure consistent treatment of homeless support services statewide.

Get Involved

Act Now!

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

Introduced By

Sasha Renee Perez
Sasha Renee PerezD
California State Senator
Co-Authors
Ash Kalra
Ash KalraD
California State Assembly Member
Alex Lee
Alex LeeD
California State Assembly Member
Matt Haney
Matt HaneyD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Senator Pérez's legislation prohibits local jurisdictions from enacting or enforcing ordinances that restrict organizations and individuals from providing support services to people experiencing homelessness. The bill establishes statewide protections for activities related to basic survival needs, including the provision of food, water, blankets, and immediate health and hygiene assistance.

The measure defines support services broadly to encompass legal services, medical care, and other forms of assistance, while explicitly excluding the distribution of construction materials like plywood. Local jurisdictions - including cities, counties, and special districts - must allow these support activities regardless of existing ordinances. The bill's findings cite data showing over 187,000 people experience homelessness on any given night in California, with more than 308,000 accessing services annually.

The legislation applies to all California municipalities, including charter cities, based on the Legislature's determination that addressing homelessness requires consistent policies across jurisdictions. This statewide approach aims to maintain access to services that, according to the bill's findings, can be disrupted when local ordinances penalize survival-related activities. The measure does not require new funding or create additional programs, focusing instead on preventing restrictions on existing support efforts.

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
Assembly Floor
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Assembly Floor
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
Do pass
Assembly Local Government Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Local Government Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Housing and Community Development]
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB634 Pérez
Senate Local Government Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Local Government Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
Introduced
Senate Floor
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Latest Voting History

July 16, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
93012PASS

Contacts

Profile
Al MuratsuchiD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
James GallagherR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Mike GipsonD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Jacqui IrwinD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Al MuratsuchiD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
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Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
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James GallagherR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
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Mike GipsonD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Jacqui IrwinD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
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Tom LackeyR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
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Ash KalraD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Phillip ChenR
Assemblymember
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Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
Assemblymember
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Heath FloraR
Assemblymember
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Marc BermanD
Assemblymember
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Blanca RubioD
Assemblymember
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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
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Jesse GabrielD
Assemblymember
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Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
Assemblymember
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Tasha Boerner HorvathD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
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Cottie Petrie-NorrisD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
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James RamosD
Assemblymember
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Robert RivasD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
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Steve BennettD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
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Laurie DaviesR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
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Alex LeeD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Chris WardD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Isaac BryanD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Mia BontaD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
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Lori WilsonD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Matt HaneyD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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David AlvarezD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Tina McKinnorD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Dawn AddisD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Juan AlanisR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Jasmeet BainsD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Damon ConnollyD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Bill EssayliR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Gregg HartD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Josh HooverR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Corey JacksonD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Joe PattersonR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Juan CarrilloD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Josh LowenthalD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Liz OrtegaD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Blanca PachecoD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Diane PapanD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Gail PellerinD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Pilar SchiavoD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Esmeralda SoriaD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Stephanie NguyenD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Tri TaR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Avelino ValenciaD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Rick ZburD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Greg WallisR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Patrick AhrensD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Leticia CastilloR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Carl DeMaioR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Anamarie FariasD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Robert GarciaD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Jeff GonzalezR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Mark GonzalezD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Heather HadwickR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
John HarabedianD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Maggy KrellD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
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Alexandra MacedoR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Darshana PatelD
Assemblymember
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Profile
Rhodesia RansomD
Assemblymember
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Celeste RodriguezD
Assemblymember
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Michelle RodriguezD
Assemblymember
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Chris RogersD
Assemblymember
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Nick SchultzD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
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Jose SolacheD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Catherine StefaniD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
David TangipaR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Bill Author
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Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
Floor Vote
Profile
Stan EllisR
Assemblymember
Floor Vote