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AB 2567CALIFORNIASession 20252026

AB 2567 removes income-application requirements for CalWORKs immediate and homeless assistance

Original title: CalWORKs: immediate assistance.

August 13, 2026

CalWORKsPublic AssistanceSocial ServicesCalifornia State Lawimmediateassistance

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What this does

Low-income families seeking emergency aid will no longer face delays caused by mandatory applications for other income sources, potentially speeding up access to immediate cash or shelter support.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

CalWORKs applicants

Applicants will no longer be required to apply for other income sources to qualify for immediate or homeless assistance.

County welfare departments

Counties must change their eligibility determination procedures to comply with the new requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill prohibits counties from requiring applicants to apply for other sources of income as a prerequisite to determining their eligibility for immediate CalWORKs cash assistance or homeless assistance. By removing this requirement, the bill aims to expedite the determination process for families in emergency situations.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Low-income families seeking emergency aid will no longer face delays caused by mandatory applications for other income sources, potentially speeding up access to immediate cash or shelter support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this change how much money I receive for immediate assistance?
No, the bill changes the eligibility determination process by removing the requirement to apply for other income, but it does not change the current payment amounts.
Does this bill apply to homeless assistance?
Yes, the bill requires counties to determine eligibility for both immediate assistance and homeless assistance without requiring applicants to apply for other income sources first.

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Connected Entities

organizationCalifornia Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids“The state program providing cash assistance and benefits to low-income families.”Map →
otherCalifornia Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids“The state program providing cash assistance to low-income families.”Map →
otherGeneral Fund“The state fund currently used to pay for a portion of county CalWORKs costs.”Map →
organizationCommission on State Mandates“The body responsible for determining if the bill creates state-mandated costs fo”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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