California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 336 — Child welfare services: investigations.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    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 2015-2016 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 requires the state, through the Department of Social Services and county welfare departments, to establish and support a public system of statewide child welfare services to be available in each county of the state. All counties are required to establish and maintain specialized organizational entities within the county welfare department that have the sole responsibility for the operation of the child welfare services program. The Legislature has declared its intent, in providing for this statewide system of child welfare services, that all children are entitled to be safe and free from abuse and neglect. This bill would expressly authorize a parent or legal guardian to make a video or audio recording of his or her interview or interactions with a county child protective services social worker who is investigating allegations of parental abuse or neglect. This bill would require such a county child protective services social worker to inform a parent or legal guardian, in writing, that the parent or legal guardian may make a video or audio recording of his or her interview or interactions with a county child protective services social worker. This bill would also require that a copy of the written notification be signed by the parent or legal guardian and returned to the county child protective services social worker to acknowledge receipt of the written notification. This bill would require a higher level of service by requiring a county child protective services social worker to provide notice to parents or legal guardians, and would thereby create 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, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.

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Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Article IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  5. Referred to Com. on HUM. S.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.

  7. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Waldron · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Waldron

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 336 do?
Existing law requires the state, through the Department of Social Services and county welfare departments, to establish and support a public system of statewide child welfare services to be available in each county of the state. All counties are required to establish and maintain specialized organizational entities within the county welfare department that have the sole responsibility for the operation of the child welfare services program. The Legislature has declared its intent, in providing for this statewide system of child welfare services, that all children are entitled to be safe and free from abuse and neglect. This bill would expressly authorize a parent or legal guardian to make a video or audio recording of his or her interview or interactions with a county child protective services social worker who is investigating allegations of parental abuse or neglect. This bill would require such a county child protective services social worker to inform a parent or legal guardian, in writing, that the parent or legal guardian may make a video or audio recording of his or her interview or interactions with a county child protective services social worker. This bill would also require that a copy of the written notification be signed by the parent or legal guardian and returned to the county child protective services social worker to acknowledge receipt of the written notification. This bill would require a higher level of service by requiring a county child protective services social worker to provide notice to parents or legal guardians, and would thereby create 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, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.
Who sponsors AB 336?
AB 336 is sponsored by Waldron.
What is the current status of AB 336?
This bill died with 2015-2016 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 336?
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