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CA SB1364
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Caroline Menjivar
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AI Summary
- Expands restrictions on child custody and visitation for individuals who engaged in nonconsensual sexual conduct that resulted in conception of the child
- Lowers the legal threshold from requiring a rape conviction (Penal Code Section 261) to requiring "clear and convincing evidence" of nonconsensual sexual conduct
- Prohibits granting custody or visitation to such individuals regardless of whether criminal charges were filed or resulted in conviction
- Maintains existing prohibitions on custody for registered sex offenders, those convicted of child abuse, and those convicted of murdering the child's other parent
Legislative Description
Child custody.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on JUD.
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/4/2026
Rules2/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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