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CA AB 1655
CalWORKs: temporary absence: immigration detention.
In brief
CA AB 1655 is a state bill in CA: “CalWORKs: temporary absence: immigration detention.” It was introduced on Jan 29, 2026 in the Assembly, during the 20252026 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: enacted. The latest action we have (Sep 29, 2026) reads: “Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 742, Statutes of 2026.” Its sponsor is Bryan (Democratic), with 2 cosponsors. CSWH lists it under the causes Immigrant access to public services, End immigrant detention. The facts here come from State legislature (leginfo.legislature.ca.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- Enacted
- Latest action
- Sep 29, 2026: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 742, Statutes of 2026.
- Sponsors
- Bryan (Democratic)
- Kalra (Democratic), cosponsor
- Zbur (Democratic), cosponsor
- Started in
- Assembly
- Introduced
- Jan 29, 2026
- Session
- 20252026
- Subjects
- CalWORKs, immigrationdetention, temporaryabsence
Our summary: CA AB 1655, on CalWORKs temporary absence and immigration detention, was chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 742, Statutes of 2026 on 2026-09-29. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1655
- Open States: openstates.org/ca/bills/20252026/AB1655/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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