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CA AB1019
Bill
Status
2/1/2024
Primary Sponsor
Gail Pellerin
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AI Summary
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Amends Family Code Section 3190 to prohibit courts from ordering a child to be transported to a facility, placed in a residential program, or participate in services or therapy to address alienation from a parent without obtaining consent from the other parent, the child, and the child's appointed counsel.
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For children 12 years of age or older, requires consent from both the other parent and the child (rather than all three parties).
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Maintains existing provisions allowing courts to order outpatient counseling for parents and children involved in custody disputes when the court finds the dispute poses substantial danger to the child's best interests.
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Requires courts to consider history of domestic violence within the past five years when determining whether a dispute poses substantial danger to the child's best interests.
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Struck provisions from earlier amendments that would have established a statewide licensing and registration program for private youth transport companies that facilitate transportation to reunification therapy camps.
Legislative Description
Child custody: counseling of parents and child.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/1/2024