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CA SB1194

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anna Caballero

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • States legislative intent to establish the Immigration Legal Fellowship Program within the State Department of Social Services
  • Would support placement of qualified legal fellows in rural and underserved regions of California to provide immigration legal services, including removal defense
  • Cites that California has the largest immigrant population in the nation, with uneven access to legal representation across the state
  • Notes that rural communities face persistent shortages of immigration legal providers due to geographic isolation, limited nonprofit infrastructure, and recruitment challenges
  • This is an intent bill only (no appropriation, no fiscal committee) introduced by Senator Caballero on February 19, 2026

Legislative Description

Immigration Legal Fellowship Program.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on RLS.

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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