Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires the State Department of State Hospitals to ensure that department vendors consider public safety when placing conditionally released sexually violent predators and approve potential placements before the vendor signs a lease for the placement of a sexually violent predator.

Highlights:

• Requires that the California State Department of State Hospitals approve the placement of a sexually violent predator before an employee or vendor proposes the placement to a court or signs any rental agreement regarding the placement (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that these restrictions do not apply to the placement of financial holds for the purpose of assessing suitability and public safety (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

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