Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - These costs would come primarily from buying equipment and having sufficient on site medical assistants. CDCR, in coordination with CalHR, may need to use pay differentials for those who work inside prisons so that such providers have an incentive to remain on site.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - Adding More Licensing Exemptions for Those Who Work at Prisons. Currently, providers with out ‑of ‑state licenses are required to obtain a California license to work in CDCR, though some may use their out ‑of ‑state license on a temporary basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137