Bill Text

Bill Information


Bill PDF |Add To My Favorites | print page

SB-1208 Domestic violence victims: services and support.(2013-2014)

SHARE THIS: share this bill in Facebook share this bill in Twitter
SB1208:v99#DOCUMENT


CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2013–2014 REGULAR SESSION

Senate Bill
No. 1208

Introduced by Senator Yee

February 20, 2014

An act relating to domestic violence.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


SB 1208, as introduced, Yee. Domestic violence victims: services and support.
Existing law establishes within the Office of Emergency Services a Comprehensive Statewide Domestic Violence Program to ensure that all victims of domestic violence served by the program receive comprehensive, quality services. The program provides financial and technical assistance to local domestic violence centers in implementing various services, including counseling and emergency response to calls from law enforcement.
This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would provide funding for the implementation of a pilot program in which nonprofit organizations would work with the local district attorney to provide services and support to victims of domestic violence.
Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: NO   Local Program: NO  

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

 It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would provide funding for the implementation of a pilot program in which nonprofit organizations would work with the local district attorney to provide services and support to victims of domestic violence.