Sexually violent predators.

Senator Jones's proposal to modify California's sexually violent predator placement process would require the State Department of State Hospitals to approve all community housing arrangements before vendors can secure locations for conditionally released individuals. The measure establishes a new oversight framework requiring department vendors to incorporate public safety considerations into their placement decisions and obtain departmental approval prior to executing any lease or rental agreements.

The legislation creates specific protocols for the housing placement process while maintaining vendors' ability to place financial holds on properties during suitability assessments. These holds allow for thorough evaluation of potential locations while the department reviews public safety implications. The measure builds upon existing state law that governs the civil commitment and conditional release of sexually violent predators, including current restrictions on placement near schools and requirements for placement within counties of origin.

Designated as an urgency statute, the measure would take effect immediately upon enactment. The bill's authors assert this immediate implementation is necessary to enhance transparency and public safety protections in the placement of conditionally released sexually violent predators within California communities.