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Introduced
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
In Committee
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
Crossed Over
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Section 9210 of the Family Code, relating to adoption.
AI Summary
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.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Com. on JUD. (on 06/05/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB450 |
BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB450#99INT |
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