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Civil Rights Department seeks contract-exemption extension for 'California vs. Hate' hotline; some lawmakers press for performance data
Summary
The Civil Rights Department asked the Assembly subcommittee for another year of contract‑exemption authority to continue its California versus Hate 2‑1‑1 hotline with 2‑1‑1 LA, saying the vendor is uniquely positioned to provide trauma‑informed hotlines and online intake in the near term.
The Civil Rights Department (CRD) asked the Assembly Budget Subcommittee 5 to include exemption language in the 2025 Budget Act that would permit a continuation of a previously exempt contract with 2‑1‑1 LA to operate the California versus Hate hotline and online intake portal for one additional year (07/01/2025–06/30/2026).
CRD said the exemption is time‑limited and allows rapid deployment of trauma‑informed, culturally competent telephone and care coordination services when hate incidents occur. "The department needs…
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