California SB1367: Planning and zoning: detention facilities.

What the bill says

An act to add Section 65850.05 to the Government Code, relating to land use. land use 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…

From the chaptered text, September 29, 2026:

An act to add Section 65850.05 to the Government Code, relating to land use. land use 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. MAJORITY NO YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO The people of the State …

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Sponsors

• Sabrina Cervantes (D, SD31) · primary sponsor
• Solache, José Luis (D, AD62)

Latest actions

1. September 29, 2026: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 758, Statutes of 2026.
2. September 29, 2026: Approved by the Governor.
3. September 8, 2026: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
4. August 30, 2026: Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 60. Noes 19. Page 6859.) Ordered to the Senate.
5. August 30, 2026: In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
6. August 30, 2026: Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 29. Noes 10.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
7. August 30, 2026: Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.
8. August 27, 2026: From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 8. Noes 2.) (August 27).
9. August 27, 2026: Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
10. August 25, 2026: From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.

Votes

• Unfinished Business SB1367 Cervantes et al. Concurrence (August 30, 2026): 30 yea, 10 nay, passed
• SB 1367 Cervantes Senate Third Reading By Kalra (August 30, 2026): 60 yea, 19 nay, passed
• Do pass. (August 27, 2026): 8 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Do pass. (August 5, 2026): 11 yea, 4 nay, passed
• Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] (July 1, 2026): 8 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Senate 3rd Reading SB1367 Cervantes (May 26, 2026): 29 yea, 8 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1367?

SB1367 is a bill in the California Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Planning and zoning: detention facilities.

What does SB1367 do?

In its own words: An act to add Section 65850.05 to the Government Code, relating to land use. land use 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…

What is the status of SB1367?

Chaptered as of September 29, 2026. Latest action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 758, Statutes of 2026. (September 29, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1367?

Sabrina Cervantes (D, SD31), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB1367?

On the California Legislature website: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1367