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CA AB1688
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Juan Carrillo
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AI Summary
- Requires child welfare agencies to notify attorneys representing parents or legal guardians within 36 hours when a child abuse or neglect report is made about their child in protective custody
- Limits parent notification to only the fact that a report was made, prohibiting disclosure of the report's substance or identities of persons named in it
- Exempts parents whose parental rights have been terminated from receiving notification
- Mandates that all attorneys representing children with open dependency cases in a placement (foster care, congregate care, short-term residential therapeutic programs, or relative placements) receive notice when abuse or neglect is alleged at that placement
- Requires agencies to notify attorneys for minor parents or nonminor dependent parents when abuse or neglect reports are made about their children
Legislative Description
Child abuse or neglect: reporting.
Last Action
Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/11/2026
Human Services2/17/2026
Full Bill Text
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