CA AB1794

Establishes a new procedure allowing children and nonminor dependents whose parental rights were terminated to petition the court to reinstate or modify those rights under specified circumstances, including after three years without adoption or if adoptive parents' rights were subsequently terminated.

Expands postadoption sibling contact agreements to allow visitation and future contact provisions for siblings without preexisting relationships, not limited to information-sharing only.

Requires county adoption agencies to convene meetings within 90 days after parental rights termination to discuss postadoption sibling contact agreements, with specified exceptions when court finds sibling interaction contrary to child's safety or well-being.

Modifies notice requirements for sibling hearings to include nonminor dependents and clarifies reporting requirements regarding postadoptive sibling agreement status.

Permits postadoption contact agreements with all siblings to include provisions for visitation, future contact, and information sharing, enhancing opportunities for sibling relationships after adoption.