Continuing to Support Immigrant Families
- AB 2500 – Supporting Immigrant Families - AB 2500 increases access to immigration bond assistance, helping eligible individuals secure release and reunite with their families while awaiting case resolution. During heightened federal immigration enforcement, the California Legislature is strengthening access to legal supports to help families navigate the legal process, promote stability, and ensure due process.
Giving Kids & Parents a Healthy Start for Thriving Futures
- AB 2066 – Pregnancy Qualifying Life Event AB 2066 Pregnancy Qualifying Life Event makes pregnancy a qualifying life event, giving individuals the ability to enroll in or adjust their health coverage when they need it most- ensuring timely access to prenatal care and healthier outcomes for parents and newborns.
- AB 1129 – Local Public Health Data- AB 1129 Local Public Health Data authorizes local health departments to collect data on birth conditions, help identify patterns, close gaps in care, and improve regional health outcomes while protecting patient privacy.
- AB 2160 – Medi-Cal Lactation Services - AB 2160 Medi-Cal lactation services strengthens lactation support for Medi-Cal members by allowing certified lactation consultants to enroll as providers- expanding timely access to breastfeeding support and improving health outcomes during a critical stage for parents and babies.
- AB 2302 – Infant Formula Food Safety - AB 2302 Infant Formula Food Safety protects babies by requiring infant formula sold in California to be tested for toxic elements and making those results publicly available. Parents deserve transparency and confidence in what they’re feeding their children.
- AB 2460 - Student Mental Health- AB 2460 helps connect students to mental health support that understands their communities, cultures, and lived experiences. The bill directs the California Department of Education to develop a practical approach so schools are able to deliver mental health services at the right time and place for students.
Supporting Family Stability & Getting Ahead
- AB 2673 - Childcare Tax Credits- AB 2673 Childcare Tax Credits encourages businesses and individuals to invest in California childcare programs through a targeted tax credit- helping strengthen the childcare sector so working parents can stay in the workforce and support our local economy.
- AB 2567 -CalWORKs: Immediate Housing Assistance- AB 2567 CalWORKs streamlines access to CalWORKs’ immediate need and temporary housing assistance benefits so families can receive urgent support when they need it most.
- AB 2441 - Community Supporting Innovation Pilot Program- AB 2441 Community Innovation Pilot Program supports family resource centers that connect families with resources and early education, reducing crisis intervention and building healthier, more resilient families.
- AB 2195 - Work to Support Families Act- AB 2195 Work to Support Families Act helps parents maintain their professional licenses during financial difficulties, preventing unnecessary job loss and protecting family stability.
Job Stability & Easing Financial Hardships
- AB 2635 -The Just Transition for Landscapers Act- AB 2635 The Just Transition for Landscapers Act ensures landscapers aren’t left behind in California’s clean air transition by helping cover equipment costs, protecting privacy, and preventing unfair fines. Supporting gardeners and day laborers strengthens both our economy and our environment.
- AB 1049 -California Food Assistance Program- AB 1049 strengthens the California Food Assistance Program by streamlining the application process and ensuring eligibility is based solely on an individual’s income. This helps low-income immigrant families access the food support they need.
- AB 2551 -Financial Aid Cost of Attendance- AB 2251 Financial Aid Cost of Attendance improves transparency in the Cal Grant Program and ensures students can request financial aid adjustments when their financial circumstances change — helping make college more affordable and accessible.
- AB 2428 -Eliminating Poverty Fees Act- AB 2428, the Eliminating Poverty Fees Act, eliminates outdated administrative fees that disproportionately burden low-income justice-involved people. By ending these compounding costs, the bill promotes a fairer path to financial mobility.
