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SB 857: Public safety omnibus.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 7, 2025

What SB 857 does, verified December 7, 2025

This bill makes several changes to various California codes, primarily focused on public safety. It updates the board of state and community corrections to require a quorum of 8 members, rather than 7. The bill also renames and reorganizes several state agencies, including the prison industry authority and the youth treatment facilities. Additionally, it clarifies the jurisdiction of juvenile courts and modifies the requirements for "comprehensive collection programs" that collect fines and penalties. Furthermore, the bill revises references to "deescalation techniques" to "de-escalation" in several codes. Overall, these changes aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of California's public safety systems.

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
In CommitteeComplete
First Chamber FloorComplete
Second ChamberComplete
GovernorComplete
6ChapteredCurrent
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 241, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-01)Alert me
Recent actions26 total · showing 5
Oct. 01, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 241, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 01, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 22, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Sep. 11, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2927.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Sep. 09, 2025Ordered to special consent calendar.
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