CA AB841

Prohibits a child from being found a dependent of the court solely due to the failure of the child's parent or alleged parent to seek court orders for custody of the child

Amends Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code regarding juvenile court jurisdiction over dependent children

Maintains existing prohibition that a child cannot be found dependent solely due to lack of emergency shelter for the family

Approved by Governor on July 16, 2021 and filed with Secretary of State on the same date