Returning funds remaining in commissary accounts when incarcerated individuals are released from custody.

Timeline

1. Thu, Jan 29, 2026
   Introduced in the Council
   Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
   City Council: “Introduced by Council”
2. Thu, Jan 29, 2026
   Sent to committee
   Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
   City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
3. Thu, Feb 19, 2026
   Public hearing: Criminal Justice
   Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
   Committee on Criminal Justice: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
4. Thu, Feb 19, 2026
   Criminal Justice postponed a decision
   No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
   Committee on Criminal Justice: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
5. Wed, Sep 23, 2026
   Public hearing: Criminal Justice
   Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
   Committee on Criminal Justice: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
6. Wed, Sep 23, 2026
   Changes proposed
   A revised version was introduced in committee.
   Committee on Criminal Justice: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
7. Wed, Sep 23, 2026
   Text amended
   The committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).
   Committee on Criminal Justice: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
8. Wed, Sep 23, 2026 · version A
   Committee vote: approved
   Committee on Criminal Justice voted on it.
   Committee on Criminal Justice: “Approved by Committee” · meeting · roll call
9. Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · version A
   Full Council vote: passed
   All 51 members could vote at a Stated Meeting.
   City Council: “Approved by Council” · meeting · roll call
10. Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · version A
    Sent to the Mayor
    The Mayor has 30 days to sign or veto.
    City Council: “Sent to Mayor by Council”
11. Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · version A
    Became law
    Enacted under the City Charter.
    Administration: “City Charter Rule Adopted”
12. Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · version A
    Became law without signature
    The Mayor neither signed nor vetoed it in time.
    City Council: “Returned Unsigned by Mayor”

How members voted