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SB 1099: State and local public benefits.
What SB 1099 does, verified August 25, 2026
This bill aims to clarify the provision of public social services in California. The existing law requires counties to provide aid to indigent residents, but it does not explicitly state that this aid is a public benefit. The bill would ensure that the aid provided by counties is considered a public benefit under federal law, making eligible individuals without lawful status in the US eligible for these benefits.
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Last action: In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jul. 02, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Jul. 01, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (June 30). |
| Jun. 10, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. (Ayes 12. Noes 1.) (June 9). Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S. |