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California Assembly Bill AB2818

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1-Amended IN Assembly April 16, 2024 Amended IN Assembly April 11, 2024 Amended IN Assembly April 04, 2024 Amended IN Assembly March 12, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2818Introduced by Assembly Member MathisFebruary 15, 2024An act to add Section 4035 to the Penal Code, relating to county jails. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2818, as amended, Mathis. County jail: available social services.Existing law creates a program authorizing the sheriff or county officer responsible for operative jails of certain counties to assist indigent inmates with the reentry process within 30 days after the inmates release from the county jail or other adult detention facility, as specified. Existing law specifies that the assistance provided may include work placement, counseling, obtaining proper identification, education, and housing.This bill would require, beginning January 1, 2026, each county jail to provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for certain entities, including, among other things, the local social services agency, upon release from custody, as specified. The bill would authorize the information to be provided electronically if the incarcerated person provides the necessary contact information. By imposing duties on local jails, this bill would create a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 4035 is added to the Penal Code, to read:4035. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, commencing January 1, 2026, each county jail shall, at a minimum, provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for all of the following:(1) The local social services agency.(2) The local county child support agency. (3) A local alcohol or drug abuse resource.(4) Local homeless shelters.(5) Local mental health resources for counseling or therapy.(6)The State Department of Social Services.(b) Except as authorized under subdivision (c), the contact information described in subdivision (a) shall be provided on a physical sheet of paper or other physical document upon release from custody. (c) The contact information described in subdivision (a) may be provided electronically by email or text message to the incarcerated person upon their release if the individual provides the necessary contact information to complete the electronic notifications.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
1+Amended IN Assembly April 11, 2024 Amended IN Assembly April 04, 2024 Amended IN Assembly March 12, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2818Introduced by Assembly Member MathisFebruary 15, 2024An act to add Section 4035 to the Penal Code, relating to county jails. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2818, as amended, Mathis. County jail: available social services.Existing law creates a program authorizing the sheriff or county officer responsible for operative jails of certain counties to assist indigent inmates with the reentry process within 30 days after the inmates release from the county jail or other adult detention facility, as specified. Existing law specifies that the assistance provided may include work placement, counseling, obtaining proper identification, education, and housing.This bill would require, beginning January 1, 2026, each county jail to provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for certain entities, including, among other things, the local social services agency, upon release from custody, as specified. The bill would authorize the information to be provided electronically if the incarcerated person provides the necessary contact information. By imposing duties on local jails, this bill would create a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 4035 is added to the Penal Code, to read:4035. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, commencing January 1, 2026, each county jail shall, at a minimum, provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for all of the following:(1) The local social services agency.(2) The local county child support agency. (2)(3) A local alcohol or drug abuse resource.(3)(4) Local homeless shelters.(4)(5) Local mental health resources for counseling or therapy.(5)(6) The State Department of Social Services.(b) Except as authorized under subdivision (c), the contact information described in subdivision (a) shall be provided on a physical sheet of paper or other physical document upon release from custody. (c) The contact information described in subdivision (a) may be provided electronically by email or text message to the incarcerated person upon their release if the individual provides the necessary contact information to complete the electronic notifications.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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3- Amended IN Assembly April 16, 2024 Amended IN Assembly April 11, 2024 Amended IN Assembly April 04, 2024 Amended IN Assembly March 12, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2818Introduced by Assembly Member MathisFebruary 15, 2024An act to add Section 4035 to the Penal Code, relating to county jails. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2818, as amended, Mathis. County jail: available social services.Existing law creates a program authorizing the sheriff or county officer responsible for operative jails of certain counties to assist indigent inmates with the reentry process within 30 days after the inmates release from the county jail or other adult detention facility, as specified. Existing law specifies that the assistance provided may include work placement, counseling, obtaining proper identification, education, and housing.This bill would require, beginning January 1, 2026, each county jail to provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for certain entities, including, among other things, the local social services agency, upon release from custody, as specified. The bill would authorize the information to be provided electronically if the incarcerated person provides the necessary contact information. By imposing duties on local jails, this bill would create a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
3+ Amended IN Assembly April 11, 2024 Amended IN Assembly April 04, 2024 Amended IN Assembly March 12, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2818Introduced by Assembly Member MathisFebruary 15, 2024An act to add Section 4035 to the Penal Code, relating to county jails. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2818, as amended, Mathis. County jail: available social services.Existing law creates a program authorizing the sheriff or county officer responsible for operative jails of certain counties to assist indigent inmates with the reentry process within 30 days after the inmates release from the county jail or other adult detention facility, as specified. Existing law specifies that the assistance provided may include work placement, counseling, obtaining proper identification, education, and housing.This bill would require, beginning January 1, 2026, each county jail to provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for certain entities, including, among other things, the local social services agency, upon release from custody, as specified. The bill would authorize the information to be provided electronically if the incarcerated person provides the necessary contact information. By imposing duties on local jails, this bill would create a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
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2322 An act to add Section 4035 to the Penal Code, relating to county jails.
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2928 AB 2818, as amended, Mathis. County jail: available social services.
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3130 Existing law creates a program authorizing the sheriff or county officer responsible for operative jails of certain counties to assist indigent inmates with the reentry process within 30 days after the inmates release from the county jail or other adult detention facility, as specified. Existing law specifies that the assistance provided may include work placement, counseling, obtaining proper identification, education, and housing.This bill would require, beginning January 1, 2026, each county jail to provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for certain entities, including, among other things, the local social services agency, upon release from custody, as specified. The bill would authorize the information to be provided electronically if the incarcerated person provides the necessary contact information. By imposing duties on local jails, this bill would create a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
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3332 Existing law creates a program authorizing the sheriff or county officer responsible for operative jails of certain counties to assist indigent inmates with the reentry process within 30 days after the inmates release from the county jail or other adult detention facility, as specified. Existing law specifies that the assistance provided may include work placement, counseling, obtaining proper identification, education, and housing.
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3534 This bill would require, beginning January 1, 2026, each county jail to provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for certain entities, including, among other things, the local social services agency, upon release from custody, as specified. The bill would authorize the information to be provided electronically if the incarcerated person provides the necessary contact information. By imposing duties on local jails, this bill would create a state-mandated local program.
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3736 The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
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3938 This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
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45-The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 4035 is added to the Penal Code, to read:4035. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, commencing January 1, 2026, each county jail shall, at a minimum, provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for all of the following:(1) The local social services agency.(2) The local county child support agency. (3) A local alcohol or drug abuse resource.(4) Local homeless shelters.(5) Local mental health resources for counseling or therapy.(6)The State Department of Social Services.(b) Except as authorized under subdivision (c), the contact information described in subdivision (a) shall be provided on a physical sheet of paper or other physical document upon release from custody. (c) The contact information described in subdivision (a) may be provided electronically by email or text message to the incarcerated person upon their release if the individual provides the necessary contact information to complete the electronic notifications.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
44+The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 4035 is added to the Penal Code, to read:4035. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, commencing January 1, 2026, each county jail shall, at a minimum, provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for all of the following:(1) The local social services agency.(2) The local county child support agency. (2)(3) A local alcohol or drug abuse resource.(3)(4) Local homeless shelters.(4)(5) Local mental health resources for counseling or therapy.(5)(6) The State Department of Social Services.(b) Except as authorized under subdivision (c), the contact information described in subdivision (a) shall be provided on a physical sheet of paper or other physical document upon release from custody. (c) The contact information described in subdivision (a) may be provided electronically by email or text message to the incarcerated person upon their release if the individual provides the necessary contact information to complete the electronic notifications.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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4746 The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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51-SECTION 1. Section 4035 is added to the Penal Code, to read:4035. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, commencing January 1, 2026, each county jail shall, at a minimum, provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for all of the following:(1) The local social services agency.(2) The local county child support agency. (3) A local alcohol or drug abuse resource.(4) Local homeless shelters.(5) Local mental health resources for counseling or therapy.(6)The State Department of Social Services.(b) Except as authorized under subdivision (c), the contact information described in subdivision (a) shall be provided on a physical sheet of paper or other physical document upon release from custody. (c) The contact information described in subdivision (a) may be provided electronically by email or text message to the incarcerated person upon their release if the individual provides the necessary contact information to complete the electronic notifications.
50+SECTION 1. Section 4035 is added to the Penal Code, to read:4035. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, commencing January 1, 2026, each county jail shall, at a minimum, provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for all of the following:(1) The local social services agency.(2) The local county child support agency. (2)(3) A local alcohol or drug abuse resource.(3)(4) Local homeless shelters.(4)(5) Local mental health resources for counseling or therapy.(5)(6) The State Department of Social Services.(b) Except as authorized under subdivision (c), the contact information described in subdivision (a) shall be provided on a physical sheet of paper or other physical document upon release from custody. (c) The contact information described in subdivision (a) may be provided electronically by email or text message to the incarcerated person upon their release if the individual provides the necessary contact information to complete the electronic notifications.
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5352 SECTION 1. Section 4035 is added to the Penal Code, to read:
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57-4035. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, commencing January 1, 2026, each county jail shall, at a minimum, provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for all of the following:(1) The local social services agency.(2) The local county child support agency. (3) A local alcohol or drug abuse resource.(4) Local homeless shelters.(5) Local mental health resources for counseling or therapy.(6)The State Department of Social Services.(b) Except as authorized under subdivision (c), the contact information described in subdivision (a) shall be provided on a physical sheet of paper or other physical document upon release from custody. (c) The contact information described in subdivision (a) may be provided electronically by email or text message to the incarcerated person upon their release if the individual provides the necessary contact information to complete the electronic notifications.
56+4035. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, commencing January 1, 2026, each county jail shall, at a minimum, provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for all of the following:(1) The local social services agency.(2) The local county child support agency. (2)(3) A local alcohol or drug abuse resource.(3)(4) Local homeless shelters.(4)(5) Local mental health resources for counseling or therapy.(5)(6) The State Department of Social Services.(b) Except as authorized under subdivision (c), the contact information described in subdivision (a) shall be provided on a physical sheet of paper or other physical document upon release from custody. (c) The contact information described in subdivision (a) may be provided electronically by email or text message to the incarcerated person upon their release if the individual provides the necessary contact information to complete the electronic notifications.
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59-4035. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, commencing January 1, 2026, each county jail shall, at a minimum, provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for all of the following:(1) The local social services agency.(2) The local county child support agency. (3) A local alcohol or drug abuse resource.(4) Local homeless shelters.(5) Local mental health resources for counseling or therapy.(6)The State Department of Social Services.(b) Except as authorized under subdivision (c), the contact information described in subdivision (a) shall be provided on a physical sheet of paper or other physical document upon release from custody. (c) The contact information described in subdivision (a) may be provided electronically by email or text message to the incarcerated person upon their release if the individual provides the necessary contact information to complete the electronic notifications.
58+4035. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, commencing January 1, 2026, each county jail shall, at a minimum, provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for all of the following:(1) The local social services agency.(2) The local county child support agency. (2)(3) A local alcohol or drug abuse resource.(3)(4) Local homeless shelters.(4)(5) Local mental health resources for counseling or therapy.(5)(6) The State Department of Social Services.(b) Except as authorized under subdivision (c), the contact information described in subdivision (a) shall be provided on a physical sheet of paper or other physical document upon release from custody. (c) The contact information described in subdivision (a) may be provided electronically by email or text message to the incarcerated person upon their release if the individual provides the necessary contact information to complete the electronic notifications.
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61-4035. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, commencing January 1, 2026, each county jail shall, at a minimum, provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for all of the following:(1) The local social services agency.(2) The local county child support agency. (3) A local alcohol or drug abuse resource.(4) Local homeless shelters.(5) Local mental health resources for counseling or therapy.(6)The State Department of Social Services.(b) Except as authorized under subdivision (c), the contact information described in subdivision (a) shall be provided on a physical sheet of paper or other physical document upon release from custody. (c) The contact information described in subdivision (a) may be provided electronically by email or text message to the incarcerated person upon their release if the individual provides the necessary contact information to complete the electronic notifications.
60+4035. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, commencing January 1, 2026, each county jail shall, at a minimum, provide each incarcerated person with the contact information for all of the following:(1) The local social services agency.(2) The local county child support agency. (2)(3) A local alcohol or drug abuse resource.(3)(4) Local homeless shelters.(4)(5) Local mental health resources for counseling or therapy.(5)(6) The State Department of Social Services.(b) Except as authorized under subdivision (c), the contact information described in subdivision (a) shall be provided on a physical sheet of paper or other physical document upon release from custody. (c) The contact information described in subdivision (a) may be provided electronically by email or text message to the incarcerated person upon their release if the individual provides the necessary contact information to complete the electronic notifications.
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8598 SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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89102 SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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