SB-850
Social Services

The Second Chance Program.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Expands funding sources for recidivism reduction grants to include new behavioral health programs.
  • Requires grant proposals to serve offenders with mental health or substance use disorders.
  • Mandates housing assistance and treatment services in all funded programs.
  • Prioritizes proposals that combine public agency leadership with nonprofit partnerships.
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)
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Summary

Senator McGuire's proposal to modify California's recidivism reduction grant program adds two funding sources to the list of acceptable options for competitive grant proposals: the Drug Medi-Cal organized delivery system and the Behavioral Health Services Act.

The bill maintains the existing framework requiring the Board of State and Community Corrections to administer grants focused on community-based solutions for reducing recidivism. Under current law, proposals must serve individuals with criminal justice involvement and histories of mental health or substance use disorders. Public agencies must lead applications, which must offer mental health services, substance use treatment, or misdemeanor diversion programs.

An executive steering committee, comprising state and local government representatives, treatment providers, and formerly incarcerated individuals, continues to evaluate proposals based on established criteria. These include advancing restorative justice principles, leveraging external funding sources, providing comprehensive services, and promoting interagency collaboration. The committee also considers geographic diversity and administrative cost limits while prohibiting the use of funds to replace existing program support.

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Introduced By

Mike McGuire
Mike McGuireD
California State Senator

Community Outlook

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Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 2200
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Senate Floor
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
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Anna CaballeroD
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Mike McGuireD
Senator
Bill Author
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Scott WienerD
Senator
Committee Member
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Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
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Anna CaballeroD
Senator
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Mike McGuireD
Senator
Bill Author
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Scott WienerD
Senator
Committee Member
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Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
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Jesse ArreguinD
Senator
Committee Member
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Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Committee Member

Key Takeaways

  • Expands funding sources for recidivism reduction grants to include new behavioral health programs.
  • Requires grant proposals to serve offenders with mental health or substance use disorders.
  • Mandates housing assistance and treatment services in all funded programs.
  • Prioritizes proposals that combine public agency leadership with nonprofit partnerships.

Get Involved

Act Now!

This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.

Introduced By

Mike McGuire
Mike McGuireD
California State Senator

Summary

Senator McGuire's proposal to modify California's recidivism reduction grant program adds two funding sources to the list of acceptable options for competitive grant proposals: the Drug Medi-Cal organized delivery system and the Behavioral Health Services Act.

The bill maintains the existing framework requiring the Board of State and Community Corrections to administer grants focused on community-based solutions for reducing recidivism. Under current law, proposals must serve individuals with criminal justice involvement and histories of mental health or substance use disorders. Public agencies must lead applications, which must offer mental health services, substance use treatment, or misdemeanor diversion programs.

An executive steering committee, comprising state and local government representatives, treatment providers, and formerly incarcerated individuals, continues to evaluate proposals based on established criteria. These include advancing restorative justice principles, leveraging external funding sources, providing comprehensive services, and promoting interagency collaboration. The committee also considers geographic diversity and administrative cost limits while prohibiting the use of funds to replace existing program support.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)
Probability of Passing
We're working on it! Check back later.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 2200
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Senate Floor
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Community Outlook

No votes yet
Positive
0%
Negative
0%

Relevant Contacts

Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Mike McGuireD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Scott WienerD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 7 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 2
Select All Legislators
Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Mike McGuireD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Scott WienerD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Jesse ArreguinD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Committee Member