Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1573 (AB 1573) introduced by Assembly Member Isaac Bryan and coauthored by Assembly Member Catherine Stefani, which would amend Section 65582 of the California Government Code to provide that victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking may be included in the definition of “target population” under California’s Housing Element requirements, thereby ensuring that cities and counties assess the supportive housing needs of survivors when updating their general plans.

Assembly Bill No. 1573, known as the Unseen and Unheard Housing Act, was introduced to amend Section 65582 of the California Government Code to include victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in the definition of 'target population' for housing element requirements.

The California Assembly amended AB 1573 to further clarify the inclusion of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in the housing element requirements.

The California Senate made additional amendments to AB 1573, refining its provisions regarding the target population for housing elements.

Supervisor Mandelman introduced a resolution to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors supporting AB 1573, emphasizing the need for cities and counties to assess the housing needs of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

The resolution supporting AB 1573 was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.