AB 1742 Summary

• Increases exempted disability-based unearned income from $450 to allow full exemption of disability benefits plus 70% of earned income above that threshold for CalWORKs recipients.

• Modifies income exemption calculations for families receiving CalWORKs assistance, providing higher earned income disregards for recipients with disability-based unearned income.

• Eliminates state General Fund continuous appropriation for implementing this bill, placing fiscal responsibility on counties.

• Requires reimbursement to local agencies through the Commission on State Mandates procedures if the bill's provisions impose state-mandated local program costs.