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CA AB2397

Bill

Status

Passed

6/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brian Maienschein

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Family Code Section 3910 to authorize courts to order child support payments be made directly to a special needs trust
  • Defines "special needs trust" as trusts meeting requirements under federal law (42 U.S.C. Section 1396p) and California regulations (22 Cal. Code Regs. Section 50489.9)
  • Maintains existing parental obligation to support incapacitated children of any age who lack sufficient means to support themselves
  • Does not limit other child support duties established under Family Code Sections 3900 and 3901
  • Approved by Governor on June 26, 2024

Legislative Description

Child support: special needs trusts.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 25, Statutes of 2024.

6/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/1/2024
Rules4/15/2024
Judiciary2/26/2024

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