- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Assembly
- Sponsor
- Committee on Veterans Affairs
- Latest action
- Aug 26, 2016
What it does
Existing law establishes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to oversee the state prison system. Under existing law, the department is required to develop guidance policies relative to the release of veterans who are inmates with the intent to assist them in pursuing claims for federal veterans' benefits, or in establishing rights to any other privilege, preference, care, or compensation provided under federal or state law because of honorable service in the military.
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
- Committee on Veterans Affairs
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Where it goes next
It is law in California. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.