Expands the definition of 'immigration benefits' eligible for state-funded nonprofit grants to include assistance with immigration bonds, so more state resources support immigration-related legal services.
“Immigration benefits” include, but shall not be limited to, advanced parole, employment authorization documents,[deleted: and] lawful Permanent Resident Card[deleted: renewal.] renewal, and assistance with immigration bonds.
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Stage: Committee · step 2 of 6
Last action
2026-04-14: In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill only amends the definition of immigration benefits in a grant program for legal services to immigrants, adding assistance with immigration bonds; this expands the scope of covered services without changing enforcement, cooperation, sanctuary rules, or other listed immigration-enforcement subtopics.
Related bills
AB1655CalWORKs: temporary absence: immigration detention.↓Restricts immigration enforcement Law
AB1807Immigration enforcement: use of state-owned property.↓Restricts immigration enforcement↓Restricts immigration enforcement Law
AB1994Defending Immigrant Victims Act.↓Restricts immigration enforcement=No change to immigration enforcement Law
AB2495Unlawful immigration-related practices.↓Restricts immigration enforcement↓Restricts immigration enforcement Law
Hearings and calendar
2026-04-14 13:30 · Hearing · Assembly Human Services Hearing State Capitol, Room 437