Today, Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) announced that five of his commonsense bills passed the Senate with unanimous, bipartisan support and are now under consideration in the State Assembly. Each of these proposals aims to address urgent issues facing Californians, from public safety and insurance coverage to updating outdated state laws.
“These bills are focused on real problems and offer real solutions,” said Leader Jones. “From protecting communities from sexually violent predators to fixing gaps in insurance coverage for mobile homes, I’m proud to have unanimous support in the Senate and look forward to working with my colleagues in the Assembly to get them across the finish line.”
The five bills include:
SB 356 – Ensures that crime victims and their families can have all evidence considered by the Board of Parole Hearings prior to their perpetrator’s release, including graphic photos of the crime when considering the release of inmates. Click here for the factsheet.
SB 379 (SAFE Act) – Prevents the secret placement of Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) in unsuspecting neighborhoods by requiring public safety to be considered and restoring accountability to the state’s placement process. Click here for the factsheet.
SB 380 – Implements recommendations from the California State Auditor to improve how SVPs are housed by requiring the Department of State Hospitals to conduct a feasibility study on using transitional housing for SVPs with conditional release. Click here for the factsheet.
SB 525 – Ensures mobile and manufactured homeowners receive equal insurance protection under California’s FAIR Plan, including full replacement value—just like standard homeowners. Click here for the factsheet.
SB 586 – Allows electric off-highway motorcycles (eMotos) to be registered and operated legally, improving safety and access for a fast-growing sector of outdoor recreation. Click here for the factsheet.
All five bills now head to the State Assembly for consideration.
“These are practical, needed changes that will help fix California by protecting communities, improving fairness, and bringing the law up to speed with today’s challenges,” Leader Jones added.