Essential Worker Commission.

Also relevant to:Immigrant / non-citizen Undocumented / DACA / TPS W-2 worker (non-union)

Where it is in the process

Plain-English Summary

An act to add Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 11050) to Part 1 of Division 3 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, relating to undocumented workers.

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 2, 2026

Who it affects

Undocumented / DACA / TPS

Provides unemployment benefits to undocumented workers.

Immigrant / non-citizen

Provides unemployment benefits to immigrants, including undocumented workers.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Undocumented / DACA / TPSdirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Provides unemployment benefits to undocumented workers.
“relating to undocumented workers”· Unemployment Insurance Code
Immigrant / non-citizendirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Provides unemployment benefits to immigrants, including undocumented workers.
“relating to undocumented workers”· Unemployment Insurance Code

What the Bill Does

Adds Chapter 8 to Part 1 of Division 3 of the Unemployment Insurance Code.
Relates to unemployment benefits for undocumented workers.

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