California Senator Pauses 'Very Aggressive' Push to Bring Real Change to Homelessness

California senator pauses 'very aggressive' push to bring real change to homelessness

Following passionate and at times heated discussions with local leaders, a state lawmaker is pausing her push to force change in how Sacramento's regional leaders address the crisis of homelessness.

Senator Ashby pauses Senate Bill 802 - January 2026 deadline to establish regional homelessness agency

In a hastily called news conference this morning at the State Capitol, Senator Angelique Ashby (D - Sacramento) announced that she will pause the consideration of Senate Bill 802. The controversial legislation would have compelled Sacramento County and municipalities to join a joint powers agency to address homelessness. Ashby's legislation, which had the support of Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho and former Sacramento Mayor Darrell…