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CA AB890
Bill
Status
Passed
10/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alex Lee
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AI Summary
- Allows nonminor dependents (foster youth 18+) to request transfer of their case to a new county's juvenile court if the transfer is in their best interest, without requiring one year of physical presence in the new county
- Courts must consider factors including access to services, employment, education enrollment, housing, family connections, and whether the nonminor is involved in a separate dependency case as a parent in the new county
- Requires courts to issue transfer orders within 30 court days of a nonminor dependent's request, with the new county assuming jurisdiction within 10 calendar days of the order
- Mandates that review hearings for nonminor dependents include consideration of whether they request a transfer of jurisdiction to a new county
- Amends Sections 17.1, 366.31, and 375 of the Welfare and Institutions Code; approved by Governor on October 3, 2025
Legislative Description
Nonminor dependents: county of residence.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 281, Statutes of 2025.
10/3/2025
Committee Referrals
Appropriations7/16/2025
Judiciary7/8/2025
Human Services5/7/2025
Rules4/21/2025
Human Services3/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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