{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"13286","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 13286","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES [10000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 3. AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE [11000. - 15771.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5.5. Administration of Refugee Social Services and Refugee Cash Assistance [13275. - 13286.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-5.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 189, Sec. 2.   (AB 3133)   Effective January 1, 2021.","effective":"2021-01-01","html":"<p>A refugee shall not be denied resettlement anywhere in California based on any criterion, method of administration, or practice that has the purpose or effect of discriminating on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic identified in Section <a href=\"/gov/11135\">11135</a> of the Government Code.</p>","text":"A refugee shall not be denied resettlement anywhere in California based on any criterion, method of administration, or practice that has the purpose or effect of discriminating on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic identified in Section 11135 of the Government Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/administration-of-refugee-social-services-and-refugee-cash-13286","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}