This resolution supports California Assembly Bill No. 990, which aims to grant incarcerated individuals the right to have personal visits. It emphasizes the importance of family connections for those in prison.
Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 990, “Family Unity - Incarcerated Persons’ Visiting Rights,” authored by Assembly Member Miguel Santiago (AD-53), to establish personal visits for incarcerated people as a right.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to support family connections for incarcerated individuals, leading to the introduction of Assembly Bill No. 990 by Assembly Member Miguel Santiago.
Assembly Bill No. 990 was introduced to establish personal visits for incarcerated people as a civil right, addressing barriers to maintaining family bonds during incarceration.
President Shamann Walton introduced a resolution supporting AB 990, confirming it was routine and not controversial.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 370-21, supporting AB 990 and urging the California State Legislature to pass the bill.
The resolution was returned unsigned by the Mayor, becoming effective without her approval due to the time limit.
The Clerk transmitted a copy of the adopted resolution to Governor Gavin Newsom and Assembly Member Miguel Santiago.
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