AB 2872 — Persons experiencing homelessness: California Homelessness Data System Act.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2872 do?

Existing law establishes various programs, including, among others, the Emergency Housing and Assistance Program, to provide assistance to homeless persons. Existing law also establishes the Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council to, among other things, create a statewide data system or warehouse that collects local data through homeless management information systems, with the ultimate goal of matching data on homelessness programs to programs impacting homeless recipients of state programs, as specified. This bill would require the Department of Housing and Community Development to create a state homeless integrated data warehouse, in coordination with state and local partners, including the Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council, to develop a comprehensive portrayal of the homeless population in the state and the services provided to this population, those who are at risk of becoming homeless, and those who are receiving prevention services. The bill would require that the information compiled for the database include the data necessary to make certain determinations, including, among other things, the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness, their access to benefits, and the stated reasons for their homelessness. The bill would require the department to cooperate and coordinate with other state agencies to draft and carry out a strategy to integrate information to provide longitudinal, cost-based studies with relevant data, as specified. The bill would require the date warehouse to comply with all relevant state and federal laws regarding privacy and personally identifying information and encourage local agencies that provide services to persons experiencing homelessness and use homeless management information systems to collaborate with the department, as specified. The bill would require the department to analyze and compile a report to be submitted to the Legislature with the department's analysis of best practices and current gaps in service to persons experiencing homelessness. The bill would become operative only if the Legislature appropriates sufficient funds, including funds from private donations if available, to the department for the bill's purposes.

Who sponsors AB 2872?

AB 2872 is sponsored by Rivas, Robert (Democratic) and Fong, Mike (Democratic).

What is the current status of AB 2872?

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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