State and local public benefits.

Summary

The bill amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to define "state or local public benefit" using the federal PRWORA definition and affirms that counties, cities and hospital districts may provide such benefits if they choose. It mainly affects residents who might be excluded from federal programs, allowing local governments to extend aid voluntarily. This clarification could expand access to services such as health care for undocumented or otherwise ineligible individuals.

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