Bill > SB450

This bill amends California Family Code Section 9210 to expand the state court's jurisdiction over adoption proceedings for California-born minors. Currently, state courts can oversee adoption proceedings under specific circumstances such as the minor's prior residence, the prospective adoptive parent's residence, or emergency situations. The bill adds two new grounds for jurisdiction: first, when no legal proceedings are required to make the minor available for adoption, and second, when the legal proceedings to make the minor available for adoption are being brought in California. The bill also clarifies that these new provisions do not limit jurisdiction that may be permitted under the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. By expanding jurisdictional criteria, the bill aims to provide more flexibility for adoption proceedings involving California-born children, ensuring that the state's courts can oversee adoptions in a broader range of scenarios while maintaining protections for the child's best interests.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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