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AB-1846 • 2026

Dependency: placement of child with relative.

Dependency: placement of child with relative.

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Sponsor
Stefani
Last action
Official status
Senate - Appropriations
Effective date
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Plain English Breakdown

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Dependency: placement of child with relative.

AB 1846, as amended, Stefani.

What This Bill Does

  • AB 1846, as amended, Stefani.
  • Dependency: placement of child with relative.
  • Existing law establishes the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, which may adjudge a child to be a dependent of the court under certain circumstances, including when the child suffered, or there is a substantial risk that the child will suffer, serious physical harm, or a parent fails to provide the child with adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical treatment.
  • Existing law establishes the grounds for removal of a dependent child from the custody of their parents or guardian, and establishes procedures to determine placement of a dependent child.

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Senate - Appropriations

Official Summary Text

Dependency: placement of child with relative.