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Asm Haney Announces Legislation to Boost California's Legal Cannabis Businesses


Bill Lets Survivors of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Tell Their Stories in Court

AB 1497 ensures survivors of violence can share their stories in court and allows judges to consider trauma in sentencing decisions

Sacramento – Today Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) announced the Legal Justice for Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Victims Act that will ensure that survivors of violent acts—who are then found guilty of committing violence against their attackers—can share their full stories in court and allows judges to consider their experiences when making sentencin

Bill to Allow Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes in California Introduced by Asm. Haney

Sacramento – Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) has introduced AB 374 which allows local California governments to license Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes. While cannabis cafes in the Netherlands thrive and capitalize on the social experience of cannabis by offering coffee, food, and live music, all of those opportunities are currently illegal under California law.

New Bill Will Require State to House Incarcerated Parents Close to Their Children

AB 1226 requires an incarcerated parent or legal guardian of a minor child be placed in a correctional facility that's closest to their child's home

Sacramento –  Today Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) announced the Keep Families Close Act that requires the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to respect the rights of minor children to remain in contact with their incarcerated parents.

New bill gives Attorney General expanded authority to enforce state housing laws in court

Haney’s AB 1485 grants the Attorney General the unconditional, statutory right to represent the state’s interests in lawsuits brought against local governments for violating housing laws

Sacramento – Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) has introduced legislation that would strengthen the Department of Justice’s ability to hold violators of California housing law accountable in court.

New bill gives Attorney General expanded authority to enforce state housing laws in court

Haney’s AB 1485 grants the Attorney General the unconditional, statutory right to represent the state’s interests in lawsuits brought against local governments for violating housing laws

Sacramento – Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) has introduced legislation that would strengthen the Department of Justice’s ability to hold violators of California housing law accountable in court.

Bay Area lawmaker calls for hospitals to meet behavioral health staffing standards

SAN FRANCISCO – In an effort to address a growing need for mental health and addiction care, a bill was introduced on Monday in the state assembly to develop a minimum staffing requirement for behavioral health emergencies in California hospitals. 

Introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney, D-San Francisco, Assembly Bill 1001 would reportedly ensure there is enough qualified staff available in all units of a hospital to promptly assist those experiencing mental health and addiction crises.