California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2344 — Juveniles: dependency.

Last action — Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law establishes the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, which may adjudge certain children to be dependents of the court under certain circumstances, including when the child is abused, a parent or guardian fails to adequately supervise or protect the child, as specified, or a parent or guardian fails to provide the child with adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical treatment. Existing law requires an order changing or modifying a previous order by removing a child from the physical custody of a parent, guardian, relative, or friend, and directing placement in a foster home, or commitment to a private or county institution, to be made only after noticed hearing upon the filing of a supplemental petition. This bill would require the court, for a child who has been removed from the physical custody of a relative or friend as described above, to develop a process by which the child may be returned to the physical custody of the relative or friend and by which qualifying foster care payments may be continued, only if the court makes a finding that the home is suitable for the child's return. To the extent that the bill would create new duties for the social worker in determining the suitability of the home and would create new duties for counties relating to foster care payments, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  2. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

  3. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  4. From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.

  5. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Thurmond · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Thurmond

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2344 do?
Existing law establishes the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, which may adjudge certain children to be dependents of the court under certain circumstances, including when the child is abused, a parent or guardian fails to adequately supervise or protect the child, as specified, or a parent or guardian fails to provide the child with adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical treatment. Existing law requires an order changing or modifying a previous order by removing a child from the physical custody of a parent, guardian, relative, or friend, and directing placement in a foster home, or commitment to a private or county institution, to be made only after noticed hearing upon the filing of a supplemental petition. This bill would require the court, for a child who has been removed from the physical custody of a relative or friend as described above, to develop a process by which the child may be returned to the physical custody of the relative or friend and by which qualifying foster care payments may be continued, only if the court makes a finding that the home is suitable for the child's return. To the extent that the bill would create new duties for the social worker in determining the suitability of the home and would create new duties for counties relating to foster care payments, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 2344?
AB 2344 is sponsored by Thurmond.
What is the current status of AB 2344?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 2344?
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