Committee approves measure requiring CalFresh contingency and communications planning
SB 1077 would require the California Department of Social Services to develop communications and contingency plans to address federal shutdowns that disrupt CalFresh benefits; witnesses said prior shutdowns left millions without clear notice or options.
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Sen. Gonzalez presented SB 1077 to require the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to prepare communications and contingency plans that address misinformation and provide resources during federal shutdowns that could disrupt CalFresh benefits. The author cited the 43‑day federal shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025, which left millions of Californians uncertain about benefits.
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