S05265Introduced in the Senate
Requires screening incarcerated individuals for eligibility for public benefits prior to release and assistance in applying for such programs; requires officials to seek waivers from the USDA for eligibility for such program.
Introduced by Jamaal Bailey, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires screening incarcerated individuals for eligibility for public benefits prior to release and assistance in applying for such programs; requires officials to seek waivers from the USDA for eligibility for such program.
Where it stands
ordered to third reading rules cal.222
May 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · May 19, 2026
50
Yes
9
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | No |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Absent |
Bill history
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
1ST REPORT CAL.607
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to correction
died in assembly
returned to senate
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
1ST REPORT CAL.423
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to correction
RECALLED FROM ASSEMBLY
returned to senate
VOTE RECONSIDERED - RESTORED TO THIRD READING
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 5265A
REPASSED SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to ways and means
substituted for a3399a
ordered to third reading rules cal.222
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