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AB 2257: Corrections: jail administrators.
What AB 2257 does, verified September 4, 2026
<p>The bill amends sections of California's government code regarding corrections. It requires county boards establishing a Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide reasons for doing so, includes fire camps under the jurisdiction of this department, clarifies that such departments can employ peace officers, and sets qualifications and duties for the executive officer heading the department. Additionally, it specifies that in counties with an established Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the sheriff is not the sole authority over county jails.</p>
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. (2026-09-03)Alert me
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| Sep. 03, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 41. Noes 24.). |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 24. Noes 11.). |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Ordered to third reading. |