AB-890
Social Services

Nonminor dependents: county of residence.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Reduces the required time to establish county residency for foster youth from one year to six months.
  • Allows nonminor dependents to request jurisdiction transfers by showing connections to the new county.
  • Requires courts to issue transfer orders within 60 days of a youth's request.
  • Mandates courts to consider transfer requests during all review hearings for nonminor dependents.
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/19/2025)
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Summary

Assembly Member Lee proposes changes to California's juvenile dependency system that would reduce the time required for nonminor dependents to establish residency in a new county from one year to six months. The legislation allows these young adults to request jurisdiction transfers by demonstrating significant connections to their desired county through employment, education, housing arrangements, or supportive relationships.

The bill establishes specific timelines for courts processing these transfers, requiring orders to be issued within 60 days of a request. The receiving county would assume jurisdiction within 20 days after the transfer order. During regular review hearings, courts must now explicitly consider whether nonminor dependents have requested jurisdiction transfers to new counties.

For nonminor dependents in permanent planned living arrangements, the legislation requires courts to evaluate their progress in maintaining connections with caring adults and assess their transitional independent living plans during six-month review hearings. Licensed foster family agencies must document that nonminor dependents receive all required information and support services while courts consider potential jurisdiction transfers.

The measure preserves existing protections regarding adoption proceedings, requiring detailed assessments of prospective adoptive relationships and ensuring mutual consent between parties. Courts must continue evaluating whether adoption serves the nonminor dependent's best interests before finalizing any adoptions or terminating dependency jurisdiction.

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Introduced By

Laurie Davies
Laurie DaviesR
California State Assembly Member
Alex Lee
Alex LeeD
California State Assembly Member

Community Outlook

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Latest Voting History

April 8, 2025
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Assembly Committee
Assembly Human Services Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
6006PASS

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Human Services
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Human Services
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Assembly Human Services Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Human Services Hearing
Assembly Human Services Hearing
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Assembly Floor
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Relevant Contacts

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Laurie DaviesR
Assembly Member
Bill Author
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Alex LeeD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
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Lisa CalderonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Bill EssayliR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Not Contacted
Profile
Corey JacksonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Laurie DaviesR
Assembly Member
Bill Author
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Alex LeeD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
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Lisa CalderonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Bill EssayliR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Corey JacksonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Leticia CastilloR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Celeste RodriguezD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Sade ElhawaryD
Assembly Member
Committee Member

Key Takeaways

  • Reduces the required time to establish county residency for foster youth from one year to six months.
  • Allows nonminor dependents to request jurisdiction transfers by showing connections to the new county.
  • Requires courts to issue transfer orders within 60 days of a youth's request.
  • Mandates courts to consider transfer requests during all review hearings for nonminor dependents.

Get Involved

Act Now!

This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.

Introduced By

Laurie Davies
Laurie DaviesR
California State Assembly Member
Alex Lee
Alex LeeD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Lee proposes changes to California's juvenile dependency system that would reduce the time required for nonminor dependents to establish residency in a new county from one year to six months. The legislation allows these young adults to request jurisdiction transfers by demonstrating significant connections to their desired county through employment, education, housing arrangements, or supportive relationships.

The bill establishes specific timelines for courts processing these transfers, requiring orders to be issued within 60 days of a request. The receiving county would assume jurisdiction within 20 days after the transfer order. During regular review hearings, courts must now explicitly consider whether nonminor dependents have requested jurisdiction transfers to new counties.

For nonminor dependents in permanent planned living arrangements, the legislation requires courts to evaluate their progress in maintaining connections with caring adults and assess their transitional independent living plans during six-month review hearings. Licensed foster family agencies must document that nonminor dependents receive all required information and support services while courts consider potential jurisdiction transfers.

The measure preserves existing protections regarding adoption proceedings, requiring detailed assessments of prospective adoptive relationships and ensuring mutual consent between parties. Courts must continue evaluating whether adoption serves the nonminor dependent's best interests before finalizing any adoptions or terminating dependency jurisdiction.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/19/2025)
Probability of Passing
We're working on it! Check back later.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Human Services
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Human Services
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Human Services Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Human Services Hearing
Assembly Human Services Hearing
Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

Community Outlook

No votes yet
Positive
0%
Negative
0%

Latest Voting History

April 8, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Human Services Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
6006PASS

Relevant Contacts

Profile
Laurie DaviesR
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Alex LeeD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Bill EssayliR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Corey JacksonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 8 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 2
Select All Legislators
Profile
Laurie DaviesR
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Alex LeeD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Bill EssayliR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Corey JacksonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Leticia CastilloR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Celeste RodriguezD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Sade ElhawaryD
Assembly Member
Committee Member