AB1306
Would prevent the transfer of incarcerated individuals who qualify for release under certain criminal justice reforms to ICE. Passed by the State Legislature; vetoed by the Governor.
Topic: Immigration
AB937
SB429
Author: Nielsen Summary: The Trump era has brought a wave of anti-immigrant vitriol our nation has not seen in many years. SB429 was a toxic attempt – with no real chance of passage – to repeal California’s status as a sanctuary state, opening immigrants in our state to persecution, harassment and deportation by federal agents … Continued
SB29
Lead Author: Durazo Summary: Undocumented people live among us, work alongside us, and are often the most vulnerable when it comes to emergency medical costs. SB29 extends Medi-Cal to all these people, as an attempt to improve health care while lowering emergency room costs across the state, which often end up burdening all Californians. This … Continued
SB288
Lead Author: Wiener Summary: In a step toward the goal of including all those who live in California in the democratic conversation, SB288 allows anyone — regardless of immigration status — to seek election to the Democratic Party’s offices, including state planning committees and state delegations. This bill did not receive a Floor vote in … Continued
AB1753
Lead Author: Carrillo Summary: In 2018, complaints about unscrupulous immigration services jumped by 90% in Los Angeles County — totaling over four million dollars of extortion. Immigrants are prime targets for fraud due to language or resource barriers that may increase their challenges in pursuing relief. AB1753 would allow only federally accredited non-profits and licensed … Continued
AB638
authors: Caballero, Gonzalez co-authors: Gipson, Wiener Many immigrants are often prone to fraud when obtaining services from unqualified immigration consultants. AB 638 would protect immigrants by only allowing state-authorized lawyers and paralegals or federally-authorized representatives from engaging in immigration consultation.
SB974
Author: Lara Co-authors: Beall, Bradford, De León, Galgiani, Hernandez, Hertzberg, Hueso, Leyva, Mitchell, Monning, Pan, Skinner, Wiener Currently, undocumented Californians are not eligible for Medi-Cal, leaving thousands of residents uninsured and without adequate health care. AB 2965 and SB 974 would extend eligibility for full-scope Medi-Cal benefits to low-income adults ages 19-25 and 65 … Continued
AB2965
Authors: Arambula, Thurmond Co-authors: Burke, Carrillo, Chiu, Friedman, Gonzalez, Wood Currently, undocumented Californians are not eligible for Medi-Cal, leaving thousands of residents uninsured and without adequate health care. AB 2965 and SB 974 would extend eligibility for full-scope Medi-Cal benefits to low-income adults ages 19-25 and 65 and over who are otherwise eligible, regardless … Continued
AB450
author: Chiu co-authors: Bonta, C. Garcia, Gonzalez Fletcher, Santiago, Ting, Wiener Amidst persistent Trump Administration threats of deportation, millions of immigrants in California fear for their safety, and ability to hold their families together. In our state alone, the annual labor of undocumented immigrants is worth $180 billion. Despite this, ICE agents routinely conduct … Continued
SB6
author: Hueso co-author: E. Garcia Amidst persistent Trump Administration threats of deportation, millions of immigrants in California fear for their safety and the ability to keep their families together. These people often face challenges when navigating the legal system, such as being low-income or encountering language barriers. SB 6 creates a state program to … Continued
SB54
author: de León co-authors: Atkins, Beall, Bonta, Chiu, Cooper, Gomez, Levine, Pan, Reyes, Santiago, Skinner, Wiener In recent months, deportations have surged throughout the country, creating a culture of fear that has resulted in the separation of families, the terrorization of undocumented workers, and division in communities. SB 54 makes California a sanctuary … Continued
SB30
author: Lara The Trump administration has persistently pursued the erection of a border wall. Building this structure would be incredibly wasteful, in resources and federal dollars, and would do grave damage to families across the nation as well as the ecosystems in California and Texas. To deter participation in this misguided effort, SB 30 would … Continued
SB 10
(Lara) Floor: 28-10-2 co-authors: Bonta, Chiu, Gonzalez, Roger Hernández, Santiago, Thurmond, Wood As of 2014, about 2.4 million people living in California were undocumented immigrants. However, under the Affordable Care Act, these immigrants were not able to purchase their own health insurance, leaving millions to suffer without proper, timely treatment due to excessive … Continued
SB 10
(Lara) Floor: 55-20-5 co-authors: Bonta, Chiu, Gonzalez, Roger Hernández, Santiago, Thurmond, Wood As of 2014, about 2.4 million people living in California were undocumented immigrants. However, under the Affordable Care Act, these immigrants were not able to purchase their own health insurance, leaving millions to suffer without proper, timely treatment due to excessive … Continued
AB 2792
(Bonta) Floor: 46-29-5 co-authors: Alejo, Leno, Lopez Almost 250,000 immigrants were deported last year, tearing apart families across the nation. The TRUTH Act (AB2792) helps keep families together by giving immigrants in jail clear rights to protect them from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials and possible deportation. While in custody, they are … Continued
AB 2792
(Bonta) Floor: 44-29-7 co-authors: Alejo, Leno, Lopez Almost 250,000 immigrants were deported last year, tearing apart families across the nation. The TRUTH Act (AB2792) helps keep families together by giving immigrants in jail clear rights to protect them from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials and possible deportation. While in custody, they are … Continued