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CA SB1107

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Maria Durazo

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires county human services agencies administering public benefits to develop and implement a program allowing homeless residents without permanent mailing addresses to pick up government-related mail at designated county office locations.

  • Program participation is optional for homeless residents; agencies must provide participants with information about hours of operation and program requirements, and participation does not establish residency.

  • Defines "government-related mail" to include correspondence related to CalFresh, CalWORKs, General Relief, SSI, housing programs, Department of Motor Vehicles, Employment Development Department, court notices, and Veterans Affairs benefits.

  • Directs the State Department of Social Services to adopt implementing regulations by January 1, 2026, with stakeholder input; permits implementation through all-county letters until regulations are adopted.

  • Encourages counties to exceed minimum standards by holding all types of mail, providing multiple pickup points, and notifying residents when mail arrives; establishes state-mandated local program subject to reimbursement requirements.

Legislative Description

Public social services: county departments: mail programs.

Last Action

May 16 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

5/16/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/23/2024
Governmental Organization4/8/2024
Human Services2/21/2024
Rules2/13/2024

Full Bill Text

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