California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

AB 2500 — Immigration services: immigration bonds.

Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill expands immigration benefits to include assistance with immigration bonds.

This legislation modifies existing law to include assistance with immigration bonds as part of the immigration benefits provided by qualified nonprofit organizations. This means that nonprofits can help individuals with the financial requirements related to immigration bonds.

Summary

Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services, subject to an appropriation, to provide grants to qualified nonprofit organizations through contracts, in order to provide persons with certain immigration-related legal services, including, among other things, services to obtain other immigration remedies and benefits. Existing law defines immigration benefits as including advanced parole, employment authorization documents, and lawful Permanent Resident Card renewal. This bill would expand the meaning of immigration benefits for these purposes to also include assistance with immigration bonds.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill AB 2500, some text has been added to clarify its provisions, while other unnecessary parts have been removed for brevity. These changes help ensure that the bill is easier to understand and more focused on its main goals. This matters because clear legislation can lead to better implementation and compliance, ultimately making the intended impact more effective.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the California codes: Section 13303 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

  • Section 13303 of the Welfare and Institutions Code

    and renewal. → renewal, and assistance with immigration bonds.

    amended

Action History

  1. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. Referred to Coms. on HUM. S. and JUD.

  3. From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  4. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2500 do?
Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services, subject to an appropriation, to provide grants to qualified nonprofit organizations through contracts, in order to provide persons with certain immigration-related legal services, including, among other things, services to obtain other immigration remedies and benefits. Existing law defines immigration benefits as including advanced parole, employment authorization documents, and lawful Permanent Resident Card renewal. This bill would expand the meaning of immigration benefits for these purposes to also include assistance with immigration bonds.
Who sponsors AB 2500?
AB 2500 is sponsored by Rodriguez, Celeste (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 2500?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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