California Government Code

§ 8699.01

GOV § 8699.01 Effective Sep 30, 2024Div. 1 · Title 2 · Ch. 7.9

Statute text

(a)The Flexible Assistance for Survivors (FAS) pilot grant program is hereby established, to be administered by the Office of Emergency Services, with the goal of improving safety, healing, and financial stability for survivors, and the loved ones of those violently injured or killed.

(b)FAS grants shall be made to qualifying community-based organizations pursuant to this chapter for the purpose of establishing assistance funds to distribute in direct cash assistance to survivors.

(c)The office shall establish an advisory committee that includes, without limitation, persons who have been impacted by violence, formerly incarcerated persons, and persons with direct experience in implementing supportive services for marginalized survivors. Racial, gender, and ethnic diversity, and representation of communities and identities described in subdivisions (h) and (i), shall be considered for all appointments. The committee shall consist of six members, as follows:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 997, Sec. 7. (AB 179) Effective September 30, 2024. Inoperative July 1, 2028, pursuant to Section 8699.03. Repealed as of January 1, 2029, pursuant to Section 8699.03.