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CA SB1099
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Eloise Reyes
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AI Summary
- Clarifies that cities, counties, and hospital districts are authorized to provide "state or local public benefits" to residents who lack lawful immigration status but otherwise meet eligibility requirements
- Aligns California law with federal terminology by adopting the definition of "state or local public benefit" from the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA)
- Expands the statutory language from "aid, including health care" to explicitly include "state or local public benefit, including health care and other services"
- Affirms local government discretion to provide benefits such as welfare, health, disability, housing, food assistance, and other similar benefits to all residents regardless of immigration status
- Requires no state appropriation and has no fiscal impact on state or local programs
Legislative Description
State and local public benefits.
Last Action
Set for hearing March 25.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Health2/26/2026
Rules2/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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