Adult Reentry Grant Program.
- Transfers the Adult Reentry Grant Program to the Department of Housing and Community Development to prevent homelessness among former inmates.
- Establishes five-year renewable grants to fund permanent housing and support services for formerly incarcerated individuals.
- Requires prison officials to assess inmates' risk of homelessness 210 days before their scheduled release.
- Mandates that 70% of program funds be used for housing subsidies and landlord incentives to house former inmates.
Assembly Member Schultz's proposal to restructure California's Adult Reentry Grant Program transfers administration from the Board of State and Community Corrections to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), establishing a new framework for housing assistance to formerly incarcerated individuals.
The legislation directs HCD to modify the existing program by July 2026, creating five-year renewable grants for up to six regional administrators who will oversee permanent housing and support services. These administrators must demonstrate experience managing rental subsidy programs, coordinating with health plans, and working with public housing authorities. The program requires that at least 70% of funds support rental subsidies and operating costs for permanent housing, while 10% must fund voluntary support services such as housing navigation and employment assistance.
Eligibility extends to individuals scheduled for release from state prison within 30 to 180 days who lack stable housing plans, as well as those experiencing homelessness within five years of release. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation must assess individuals' housing status 210 days before release. Regional administrators must report detailed program metrics annually, including participant outcomes and demographic data. An independent evaluation of the program's effectiveness will be submitted to the Legislature by July 2030.
The measure maintains current grant administration through the Board of State and Community Corrections for existing awards while establishing new requirements for housing quality, tenant rights, and service delivery under HCD oversight. Regional administrators must coordinate with managed care plans, behavioral health agencies, workforce boards, and housing authorities to connect participants with available resources and services.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 3 | 11 | PASS |
 Sharon Quirk-SilvaD Assembly Member | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Tom LackeyR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Ash KalraD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 James RamosD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Alex LeeD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
- Transfers the Adult Reentry Grant Program to the Department of Housing and Community Development to prevent homelessness among former inmates.
- Establishes five-year renewable grants to fund permanent housing and support services for formerly incarcerated individuals.
- Requires prison officials to assess inmates' risk of homelessness 210 days before their scheduled release.
- Mandates that 70% of program funds be used for housing subsidies and landlord incentives to house former inmates.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Schultz's proposal to restructure California's Adult Reentry Grant Program transfers administration from the Board of State and Community Corrections to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), establishing a new framework for housing assistance to formerly incarcerated individuals.
The legislation directs HCD to modify the existing program by July 2026, creating five-year renewable grants for up to six regional administrators who will oversee permanent housing and support services. These administrators must demonstrate experience managing rental subsidy programs, coordinating with health plans, and working with public housing authorities. The program requires that at least 70% of funds support rental subsidies and operating costs for permanent housing, while 10% must fund voluntary support services such as housing navigation and employment assistance.
Eligibility extends to individuals scheduled for release from state prison within 30 to 180 days who lack stable housing plans, as well as those experiencing homelessness within five years of release. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation must assess individuals' housing status 210 days before release. Regional administrators must report detailed program metrics annually, including participant outcomes and demographic data. An independent evaluation of the program's effectiveness will be submitted to the Legislature by July 2030.
The measure maintains current grant administration through the Board of State and Community Corrections for existing awards while establishing new requirements for housing quality, tenant rights, and service delivery under HCD oversight. Regional administrators must coordinate with managed care plans, behavioral health agencies, workforce boards, and housing authorities to connect participants with available resources and services.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 3 | 11 | PASS |
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Tom LackeyR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Ash KalraD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
James RamosD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Alex LeeD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted |