Plain English Breakdown
The official status shows a hearing was canceled at the author's request; it is unclear if this bill will proceed to further action or become law.
Expanding Legal Aid Grants to Include Immigration Bonds
This bill changes the rules so that state grants for legal aid can cover help with immigration bonds.
What This Bill Does
- Changes the definition of 'immigration benefits' in current law.
- Adds assistance with immigration bonds to the list of covered services.
Who It Names or Affects
- The State Department of Social Services
- Qualified nonprofit organizations that receive state contracts for legal services
Limits and Unknowns
- Grants can only be given if lawmakers approve spending the money.
- The bill does not say how much extra funding will be provided.