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Home/Bills/SB 379California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 379: Sexually violent predators.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 6, 2025

What SB 379 does, verified December 6, 2025

The bill requires the state department of state hospitals to consider public safety when placing a conditionally released sexually violent predator. The department must approve a potential placement before a lease or rental agreement is signed. This ensures that the placement of a sexually violent predator does not put others at risk. The bill also aims to increase accountability, fairness, and enforcement in the placement process. The measure is declared to take effect immediately to address the urgent need for public safety.

Bill journey
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Last action: August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (2025-08-29)Alert me
Recent actions19 total · showing 5
Aug. 29, 2025August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
Jul. 09, 2025July 9 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Jul. 09, 2025July 9 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Jun. 17, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (June 17). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Jun. 09, 2025Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
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