Bill > AB759

This bill creates a new statute to allow individuals who are not U.S. citizens but have been granted deferred action under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, and who possess an unexpired employment authorization document from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to be eligible to receive occupational authorizations, which are credentials, licenses, or permits issued by state authorities. The bill clarifies that this eligibility is contingent on the individual's DACA status and employment authorization remaining valid, and that issuing authorities must verify these documents. It also states that this provision does not affect other requirements for obtaining these occupational authorizations, nor does it grant eligibility for public benefits beyond the occupational authorization itself, and that any fees associated with verification must only cover the exact cost of collecting necessary information.