AB-809 • 2026

Corrections: rehabilitation space.

Crime Education

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Quirk-Silva
Last action: 2026-02-02
Official status: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide details on how the department will use this information or what actions are required if there is a shortage of space.

Rehabilitation Space in Prisons

This law requires California's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to report annually on the available space for academic and vocational education programs at each state prison.

What This Bill Does

Requires the department to report annually, starting January 1, 2028, on the amount of space available for academic and vocational education programs at each prison.

Who It Names or Affects

California's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
State prisons in California

Terms To Know

Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: The state agency responsible for managing California’s prison system.
Academic and vocational education programs: Classes and training that help prisoners learn new skills or earn college credits.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify what happens if there is a shortage of space for these programs.
The bill does not say how the department will use this information after reporting it.

Bill History

2026-02-02 California Legislative Information
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2026-01-31 California Legislative Information
Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
2025-05-23 California Legislative Information
In committee: Held under submission.
2025-04-23 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
2025-04-02 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-04-01 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended.
2025-03-28 California Legislative Information
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (March 25).
2025-03-11 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2025-03-10 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
2025-03-03 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2025-02-20 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
2025-02-19 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 809, as amended, Quirk-Silva.
Corrections: rehabilitation space.
Existing law grants the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation authority to operate the state prison system and gives the department jurisdiction over various state prisons and other institutions. Existing law requires the department to make college programs available at every state prison and requires that these programs be provided by the California Community Colleges, the California State University, or the University of California, or other accredited, nonprofit colleges or universities.
This bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, to report to the Legislature information related to the amount of space available for academic and vocational education, including the amount of the deficit or surplus of space at each prison.

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