Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger today applauded Governor Newsom for signing Senate Bill 380 (SB 380) into law, a measure that will help mitigate the disproportionate impact of sexually violent predator (SVP) placements on desert communities.
“The signing of SB 380 is an important step toward ensuring that our desert communities are treated fairly and equitably,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “These areas have long borne a disproportionate share of SVP placements, and this law provides much needed safeguards for residents. I want to thank Senator Brian W. Jones for his leadership in authoring this legislation.”
Supervisor Barger also noted that she introduced a motion in support of SB 380, which received backing from a majority of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
“I am proud that our Board of Supervisors put their support behind this critical bill,” Supervisor Barger stated. “Our desert communities deserve our advocacy and protection. I will continue working hard to ensure their voices are heard.”