Assembly BillChaptered/SignedWelfare and Institutions
AB 1261: Immigration: immigrant youth: access to legal counsel.
What AB 1261 does, verified December 13, 2025
The bill aims to provide legal counsel to immigrant youth in the state. It defines immigrant youth and requires the state department of social services to allocate funding for this purpose. The department must consider federal funding before awarding contracts to qualified nonprofit legal services organizations or an office of the public defender. These organizations must meet specific requirements, including experience representing individuals in removal proceedings and asylum applications. The department can also fund social work services to assist immigrant youth.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 665, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-12)Alert me
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| Oct. 12, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 665, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct. 12, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 22, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Sep. 10, 2025 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 63. Noes 10. Page 3203.). |
| Sep. 10, 2025 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 63. Noes 10.). |