CalFresh Protection Act.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds a law that obligates the state to keep paying CalFresh benefits at full levels when the federal government fails to fund SNAP. It applies to current CalFresh recipients and uses General Fund money for up to three months, with the Department of Social Services responsible for declaring a lapse and later seeking reimbursement. The measure is intended to prevent hunger during federal shutdowns.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 23, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Human Services Committee Hearing
  Human Services · Apr 23, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Apr 14, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
5. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on HUM. S.
6. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
7. Feb 19, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Bains · sponsor

Bill text

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