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SCR 131

Housing: unsheltered homelessness.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Allen and 19 co-sponsors

California concurrent resolution establishing a statewide goal to reduce unsheltered homelessness to rare, brief, and non-recurring levels through coordinated state and local action.

Read second time and amended. Ordered to third reading.
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Bill Summary · SCR 131

Legislative bill overview

SCR 131 is a California Senate Concurrent Resolution that establishes a state goal of achieving "functional zero" unsheltered homelessness—meaning reducing homelessness to a level where it is rare, brief, and non-recurring. The resolution calls for coordinated action among state agencies, local governments, and stakeholders to develop and implement strategies addressing this chronic issue.

Why is this important

California has the largest unsheltered homeless population in the nation, with significant public health, safety, and economic consequences. This resolution would create a unified policy framework and accountability measures, potentially directing resources and establishing performance benchmarks across the state's fragmented homelessness response systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism unclear: The resolution doesn't specify how "functional zero" would be funded, raising questions about whether existing budgets would be redirected or new appropriations requested
  • Local vs. state authority: Determining which level of government bears responsibility for meeting targets could create conflicts, particularly in high-cost urban areas
  • Definition ambiguity: "Functional zero" is aspirational but lacks precise measurable criteria, making it difficult to assess progress or hold agencies accountable
  • Feasibility concerns: Critics may argue the goal is unrealistic without addressing underlying causes (affordability, mental health, substance use services)

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

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