Planning and zoning: detention facilities.

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Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Cervantes
Last action: 2026-06-01
Official status: Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details on how existing detention facilities will be affected.

Detention Facilities Zoning Ban

The bill prohibits cities and counties from approving new land uses that authorize the construction of detention facilities or changes in use that permit existing buildings to be used as detention facilities.

What This Bill Does

Prohibits local governments from approving new land uses that would allow for the construction of detention facilities.
Prevents changes in building use that would turn an existing structure into a detention facility.

Who It Names or Affects

Local governments like cities and counties
People who want to build new detention centers or change existing buildings into detention centers

Terms To Know

Detention facility: A place where people are held temporarily by the government, such as jails or immigration holding centers.
State-mandated local program: When the state tells cities and counties they must do something specific, even if it wasn't their choice before.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify how much money will be saved or spent.
It is unclear what happens to existing detention facilities that are already in place.
There is no information on the potential impact of this change on local communities.

Bill History

2026-06-01 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
2026-05-26 California Legislative Information
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
2026-05-26 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 29. Noes 8.) Ordered to the Assembly.
2026-05-05 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-05-04 California Legislative Information
From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
2026-04-24 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing May 4.
2026-04-22 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 4015.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-04-16 California Legislative Information
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
2026-04-09 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing April 22.
2026-04-08 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
2026-03-25 California Legislative Information
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
2026-03-04 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on RLS.
2026-02-23 California Legislative Information
Read first time.
2026-02-23 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
2026-02-20 California Legislative Information
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

SB 1367, as amended, Cervantes.
Planning and zoning: detention facilities.
Existing law authorizes the legislative body of any county or city to adopt ordinances that, among other things, regulate the use of buildings, structures, and land as between industry, business, residences, open space, including agriculture, recreation, enjoyment of scenic beauty, use of natural resources, and other purposes.
This bill would prohibit a city or county from approving new land uses in a manner that authorize construction of a detention facility or changes of use that permit use of an existing building as a detention facility, as defined for purposes of these provisions. By adding to the duties of local officials, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern
rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

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