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AB 820: Homelessness: transport.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 3, 2026

What AB 820 does, verified February 3, 2026

This bill would prohibit local government or law enforcement employees from transporting and dropping off homeless individuals unless they first coordinate shelter or long-term housing. This is intended to address the issue of homelessness by ensuring individuals are provided with necessary support services. Local governments or law enforcement agencies that violate these provisions could face a $10,000 civil penalty. The bill applies to all cities, including charter cities, as it addresses a matter of statewide concern.

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
Recent actions6 total · showing 5
Feb. 02, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Jan. 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
Apr. 07, 2025In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
Mar. 10, 2025Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and JUD.
Feb. 20, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
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