CA AB325

Expands eligibility for refugee cash assistance and social services to noncitizen victims of trafficking, domestic violence, parental maltreatment, serious crimes, abused/neglected/abandoned children, and noncitizens fearing persecution.

Adds new eligible categories including individuals who have filed applications or petitions for T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, special immigrant juvenile status, asylum status, Violence Against Women Act relief, or parole as family members of trafficking victims.

Prohibits discontinuation of services based on visa application denial if the individual is eligible for services on another basis.

Requires the Director of Social Services to adopt implementing regulations by July 1, 2024, with authority to issue emergency regulations and all-county letters in the interim.

Creates a state-mandated local program requiring counties to administer eligibility determinations, with reimbursement procedures established through Part 7 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code if mandated costs are determined.