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CA SB450

Bill

Status

Passed

10/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Caroline Menjivar

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands California court jurisdiction over adoption proceedings for California-born minors when parental rights termination proceedings are either not required or are being brought in California

  • Requires adoption orders to include the names of adoptive parents and any existing parents who will maintain their parental rights after finalization

  • Places responsibility on out-of-state petitioners to provide additional documentation if their home study report does not meet California standards or is missing required information

  • Clarifies that these provisions do not limit jurisdiction otherwise permitted under the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children

Legislative Description

Adoption.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 757, Statutes of 2025.

10/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/17/2025
Judiciary6/5/2025
Appropriations4/2/2025
Judiciary2/26/2025
Rules2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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