CA AB548

Changes eligibility for the Enhanced Services for Asylees and Vulnerable Noncitizens (ESAVN) program from asylees and crime victims to persons who entered the United States and were screened by the Department of Homeland Security between January 1, 2024, and January 1, 2026

Reduces the required experience for nonprofit organizations receiving program grants or contracts from 3 years to 1 year of providing case management and culturally appropriate services

Provides up to 90 days of resettlement services within the first year following a person's DHS screening, including cultural orientation, public benefits navigation, English instruction, and employment assistance

Requires the Department of Social Services to collect outcome data from grantees and post findings on its website

California residency can be demonstrated through a California driver's license/ID, utility bill, or rental history