Bill > AB495

This bill, known as the Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025, introduces comprehensive protections for immigrant families and their children, focusing on several key areas of legal and administrative support. The bill expands the definition of relatives who can execute a caregiver's authorization affidavit, allowing more family members to enroll children in school and consent to medical care, while protecting the privacy and rights of immigrant families. It prohibits schools, child daycare facilities, and preschool programs from collecting immigration status information and requires them to limit cooperation with immigration enforcement agencies. The bill also provides new provisions for temporary guardianship, allowing custodial parents to nominate joint guardians in cases of temporary unavailability due to immigration-related administrative actions, medical conditions, military service, or incarceration. Additionally, the legislation mandates that all related court records and documents remain confidential to protect the privacy of immigrant families. The bill aims to reduce emotional trauma for children potentially facing family separation, ensure continued access to education and healthcare, and provide clear legal mechanisms for families to maintain care and support during challenging circumstances. By establishing these protections, the bill seeks to minimize disruptions to children's lives and uphold the fundamental rights of immigrant families in California.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice

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