State bill would require annual inspections for homeless shelters, with funding at risk

A NEW STATE BILL could bring more accountability to homeless shelters in Santa Clara County.

Assembly Bill 750 aims to provide more oversight of homeless shelters across the state by requiring local governments to inspect facilities and produce yearly reports on their conditions. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, could also see California withhold funding if cities and counties fail to follow the rules. AB 750 has passed the Assembly and is waiting for review in the state Senate.