Bill Text: CA AB1165 | 2021-2022 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Juvenile facilities: storage and use of chemical agents.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: (Failed) 2022-02-01 - Died on inactive file. [AB1165 Detail]
Download: California-2021-AB1165-Amended.html
Amended
IN
Assembly
January 24, 2022 |
Amended
IN
Assembly
May 03, 2021 |
Introduced by Assembly Member Gipson (Principal coauthors: Assembly Members Cristina Garcia and Luz Rivas) (Coauthors: Assembly Members Bonta, Carrillo, Chau, |
February 18, 2021 |
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
Digest Key
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YESBill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
(a) It is the intent of the Legislature to improve the outcomes of youth and public safety through public health approaches that support positive youth development. This act promotes California’s adoption of evidence-based, promising, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices and programs.SECTION 1.SEC. 2.
Section 208.4 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:(a)A chemical agent, with the exception of oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, shall not be used inside, or on the grounds of, a juvenile facility.
(b)Commencing July 1, 2023, a chemical agent shall not be used against a juvenile who is under 18 years of age or in any space where a juvenile who is under 18 years of age is present.
208.4.
(a) Commencing July 1, 2024, a chemical agent shall not be used within or on the grounds of a juvenile facility against a youth who is under 18 years of age or in any space where a youth who is under 18 years of age is present.
(1)The total number of instances in which chemical agents were used.
(2)For each instance of use of a chemical agent, all of the following:
(A)Demographic information of the youth affected.
(B)The number of youth involved.
(C)The date, time, and location within the facility of each use of a chemical agent.
(D) The stated reason for the use of a chemical agent.
(E)Injuries to youth resulting from the use of a chemical agent and the number of injuries resulting in medical treatment or hospitalization.
(F)Injuries to staff caused by the use of a chemical agent and the number of injuries resulting in medical treatment or hospitalization.
(G)Information on the chemical agent utilized, including the variety, brand, and quantity used, if
measured.
(G)
SEC. 2.SEC. 3.
Section 208.6 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:208.6.
(a) The Legislative Analyst’s Office shall, on or before July 1,A juvenile facility shall provide staffing in accordance with the following ratios:
(a)During hours when the youth are sleeping, one staff member for every 16 youth.
(b) During hours when the youth are awake, one staff member for every eight youth.