AB 1755 removes work-hour limits for CalWORKs child support eligibi…

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The Frame

What this does

This change expands potential access to cash assistance for low-income families by removing a specific employment-hour barrier that previously disqualified families with working parents, effective no earlier than July 1, 2027.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

low-income families

Families may qualify for CalWORKs assistance regardless of the number of hours parents work, provided they meet income limits.

counties

Counties are responsible for administering the program and may face increased service requirements due to expanded eligibility.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 4, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 1755 eliminates the requirement that parents work fewer than 100 hours per month to qualify their children for cash assistance. Instead, eligibility will be based solely on whether the family meets established income limits, regardless of the number of hours the parents work.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This change expands potential access to cash assistance for low-income families by removing a specific employment-hour barrier that previously disqualified families with working parents, effective no earlier than July 1, 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I still be eligible for CalWORKs if I work more than 100 hours a month?

Yes, under AB 1755, the number of hours you work will no longer be a factor in determining your child's eligibility, provided your family remains within the required income limits.

When do these changes take effect?

The changes are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2027, or later, depending on when the state's welfare computer system is updated to handle the new rules.

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Connected Entities

organizationCalifornia Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids“The state program providing cash assistance to low-income families.”Map →

organizationState Department of Social Services“The department responsible for notifying the Legislature when the welfare system”Map →

organizationCommission on State Mandates“The body responsible for determining if the bill creates state-mandated costs fo”Map →

otherPersonal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996“Federal law that established the TANF block grant program.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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AB 1755 removes work-hour limits for CalWORKs child support eligibility