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AB 1759: Prisons: classification.
What AB 1759 does, verified August 15, 2026
The bill aims to improve the state's prison classification system by conducting a study to reassess its effectiveness. The study will be conducted by an independent research entity contracted by the Office of the Inspector General. The research entity must have expertise on department of corrections and rehabilitation policy and data. The study will include policy recommendations to enhance the classification system. The report will be published by January 1, 2028, and will contain findings and recommendations for improvement. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness of the classification system and make placements more reasonable.
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Last action: In committee: Held under submission. (2026-08-13)Alert me
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| Jun. 29, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Jun. 16, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 16). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun. 03, 2026 | Referred to Com. on PUB. S. |
| May. 27, 2026 | In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. |