Public social services: domestic violence services.

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 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to let CalWORKs applicants who are victims of domestic violence receive temporary shelter and permanent housing aid, with clearer verification rules and benefit limits. It applies to low‑income families fleeing abuse and to county human services agencies that administer the program. The changes are intended to make emergency housing more accessible and to standardize how counties report and manage these benefits.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 15, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Human Services Committee Hearing
  Human Services · Apr 14, 2026
• Human Services
  Human Services · Apr 14, 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 15, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Mar 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.
5. Mar 19, 2026Referred to Com. on HUM. S.
6. Mar 19, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. Read second time and amended.
7. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
8. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Arambula · sponsor

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