California's General Assembly has passed a bill to become the first state to extend Medicaid coverage to immigrants, regardless of their status.
The bill, known as AB 2965, passed the Democratic-controlled Assembly 33-21 on Wednesday. The proposal would eliminate legal residency requirements in California's Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, and the state has already nixed the requirement for individuals younger than 19.
The state Senate will consider the bill next, and its Democrat leaders are expected to pass the proposal.
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