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CA SB1107
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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