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SB 748

Encampment Resolution Funding program: safe parking sites: reporting.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Haney and 2 co-sponsors

California funds and establishes reporting standards for safe parking sites serving unhoused individuals, with state accountability requirements for participating local jurisdictions.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 524, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · SB 748

Legislative bill overview

SB 748 establishes funding and operational requirements for California's Encampment Resolution Funding program, which supports safe parking sites for unhoused individuals. The bill creates reporting mechanisms to track program effectiveness and requires participating jurisdictions to meet specific standards for these facilities.

Why is this important

Safe parking programs provide a lower-cost alternative to traditional shelters, allowing people experiencing homelessness to safely park vehicles while accessing services. The funding structure and reporting requirements aim to create accountability while expanding housing solutions during California's ongoing homelessness crisis, affecting both unhoused populations and local governments managing encampments.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding sustainability: Whether state funding adequately covers program operations and if local jurisdictions will shoulder unfunded expenses long-term
  • Reporting burden vs. privacy: Balancing transparency requirements with protecting personal data of vulnerable populations using parking sites
  • Site location conflicts: Potential neighborhood opposition to where safe parking sites are established and how communities influence placement decisions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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