Bill > AB2271

This bill establishes the Immigration Enforcement Emergency Relief Program, administered by the Employment Development Department (EDD), to provide financial assistance to individuals who have lost earned income due to actions by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), such as arrests, detentions, or worksite disruptions, and who are not eligible for existing unemployment benefits. The program, funded by a new Immigration Enforcement Emergency Fund, will allow individuals to apply for benefits, which are calculated based on lost income and are capped at $450 per week for a maximum of 20 weeks, provided the Legislature appropriates the necessary funds. The bill also mandates that the EDD implement regulations by July 1, 2027, to govern the program, including application processes and safeguards for personal information, which will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure. Importantly, the bill clarifies that this program is enacted as state law to provide benefits to otherwise ineligible immigrants, as permitted by federal law, and requires individuals applying for benefits to be informed that these payments are subject to federal income tax.

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