SACRAMENTO – (INT) – Governor Newsom says bills approved by state lawmakers will support immigrants, advance equity and expand opportunity.

Key points in legislation Newsom signed Friday:
• Undocumented Californians will be able to obtain a State ID
• Street vendors can more easily get local health permits
• Immigrant students will have improved access to in-state tuition at public colleges and universities, and to ESL courses at community colleges. Immigrant student borrowers will have more options to finance their college educations.
• Provides low-income Californians, regardless of their immigration status, eligibility for legal assistance in civil matters affecting basic human needs.
• Access to community health workers and those who can facilitate and provide culturally and linguistically responsive care.
• Cal/OSHA postings will be provided in various languages in support of safe workplaces.
• An alternate plea scheme will be created for defendants charged with drug offenses, which mitigates particular harm for noncitizens.

Newsom says the bills will “further support our immigrant community, which makes our state stronger every single day.”

Story Date: October 3, 2022