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AB-2500 • 2026

Immigration services: immigration bonds.

Immigration services: immigration bonds.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Celeste Rodriguez
Last action
2026-04-14
Official status
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on how much money will be given or which nonprofits will receive grants.

Expanding Immigration Bond Help

The bill expands the definition of 'immigration benefits' to include help with immigration bonds, allowing nonprofits to receive state grants for this purpose.

What This Bill Does

  • Expands the definition of 'immigration benefits' to include assistance with immigration bonds.
  • Allows qualified nonprofit organizations to receive state grants for providing legal services related to immigration bonds.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who need help with their immigration issues, such as getting legal documents or being released from detention on bond.
  • Nonprofit organizations that provide legal services for immigrants and may qualify for state grants.

Terms To Know

Immigration bonds
Money paid to a court so someone can be let out of immigration detention while their case is being decided.
Nonprofit organizations
Groups that do not make money for owners or shareholders and are often involved in helping people with social issues like health, education, or legal problems.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify the amount of grants to be given to nonprofits.
  • It is unclear which specific nonprofit organizations will receive the grants.
  • The bill has passed both chambers of the legislature but it's unknown if and when the governor will sign it.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-14 California Legislative Information

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

  2. 2026-03-23 California Legislative Information

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

  3. 2026-02-21 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  4. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2500, as introduced, Celeste Rodriguez.
Immigration services: immigration bonds.
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.

Current Bill Text

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