California AB 2232 requires annual public reporting on parole advan…

The Frame

What this does

This measure increases transparency in the parole process by creating a public record of how often and why the Board of Parole Hearings grants or denies requests to accelerate parole consideration, which currently operates with limited public data.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Incarcerated persons

Inmates requesting parole advancement will receive written summaries of the Board's decisions regarding their requests.

Board of Parole Hearings

The Board is required to collect data, produce annual reports, and maintain written summaries for all advancement requests.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

The Board of Parole Hearings must collect and publish annual data on inmate requests to move up parole hearing dates, starting March 1, 2027. The bill also mandates that the Board provide written summaries for every advancement request decision to the affected inmate or their counsel.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This measure increases transparency in the parole process by creating a public record of how often and why the Board of Parole Hearings grants or denies requests to accelerate parole consideration, which currently operates with limited public data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the public be able to see why a specific parole advancement request was denied?

The bill requires the Board to maintain a written summary of the decision, including the basis for approval or denial, which must be provided to the inmate or their counsel.

When does this reporting requirement end?

The requirements established by this bill are set to expire on January 1, 2032.

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Sunset Provision

The bill includes a sunset clause, meaning the reporting requirements are temporary and will expire in 2032 unless extended.

Board of Parole Hearings

Connected Entities

otherProposition 9“The 2008 Victim's Bill of Rights Act (Marsy's Law) that established current paro”Map →

organizationBoard of Parole Hearings“The state agency responsible for conducting parole hearings and managing advance”Map →

organizationLegislature“The body receiving the annual reports on parole advancement data.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Corrections and Rehabilitation“The agency coordinating with the Board of Parole Hearings to collect and publish”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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California AB 2232 requires annual public reporting on parole advancement hearing requests