AB 1402: Fresh Start Grants: Personal Income Tax Law: credits.
The bill aims to provide fresh start grants to individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. It requires county welfare departments to determine if recipients are eligible for refundable tax credits and distribute the value of those credits to them. The bill establishes a new fund to provide these increased benefits and requires the Franchise Tax Board to estimate the amount of credits to be issued each year. The bill also requires the state Department of Social Services to provide information on the issuance of fresh start grants to the Franchise Tax Board and county welfare departments. Additionally, the bill mandates the implementation of data safeguards and requires the California Privacy Protection Agency to monitor compliance. The bill modifies the personal income tax law by reducing the amount allowed as earned income tax credits, young child ta…
| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Apr. 24, 2025 | Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S. |
| Apr. 23, 2025 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. Read second time and amended. |
| Mar. 13, 2025 | Referred to Coms. on HUM. S. and Rev. & Tax. |