CA AB1655

Allows a child or other CalWORKs assistance unit member detained in a federal immigration detention facility to be considered "temporarily absent" from the home, preserving the family's full benefit amount during detention

Defines "unlawful detention" as occurring when a report of misconduct by federal agents is submitted to the California Attorney General

Requires county human services agencies to assist applicant or recipient households with submitting misconduct reports to the Attorney General upon request

Cites cases of children, including U.S. citizens and those with legal status, being detained by ICE in 2025, including a Reseda Charter High School student held at Adelanto Detention Center for over three months

Creates a state-mandated local program requiring reimbursement to counties if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes mandated costs