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Introduced
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
In Committee
07/01/2024
07/01/2024
Crossed Over
05/31/2023
05/31/2023
Passed
Dead
11/30/2024
11/30/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Section 18930 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public social services.
AI Summary
This bill would remove the age limitation and make any individual eligible for the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP) if their immigration status is the sole basis for their ineligibility for CalFresh benefits, which is California's version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). CFAP is a state-funded program that provides food assistance to certain noncitizens who are ineligible for federal SNAP benefits due to their immigration status. By expanding eligibility for CFAP, this bill aims to ensure a more equitable nutrition safety net for all low-income Californians, regardless of their immigration status, in order to reduce hunger, improve health, and lift people out of poverty.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Miguel Santiago (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Dave Cortese (D),
María Elena Durazo (D),
Mike Fong (D),
Eduardo Garcia (D),
Lena Gonzalez (D),
Melissa Hurtado (D),
Evan Low (D),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Susan Rubio (D),
Scott Wiener (D),
Last Action
In committee: Held under submission. (on 08/15/2024)
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