California 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 3103 — Dependent children: health screenings.

Last action — Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.

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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 2023-2024 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 a child to be a dependent of the court under certain circumstances, including when the child suffered, or there is a substantial risk that the child will suffer, serious physical harm or illness as a result of the failure or inability of their parent or guardian to adequately supervise or protect the child. Existing law authorizes a peace officer, probation officer, or social worker, without a warrant, to take a minor into temporary custody for various reasons, including when the child has been declared a dependent of the juvenile court or there is reasonable cause to believe the minor comes within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. Existing law permits a social worker or the juvenile court to authorize the performance of medical, surgical, dental, or other remedial care needed by a child who is in temporary custody, who is a dependent of the juvenile court and placed under the supervision of a social worker, or for whom a dependency petition has been filed after notifying the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis of the child. This bill would additionally permit, in the absence of a standing court order, a social worker to authorize a noninvasive initial medical, dental, and mental health screening of a child in temporary custody. The bill would require the social worker to make reasonable attempts to notify the parent that the child will be undergoing a screening and to provide the parent with a reasonable opportunity to object. The bill would provide that if the parent objects, the screening may be conducted only upon the order of the court. The bill would also add mental health care, as defined, to the medical and dental care that may be authorized for a child who is in temporary custody, who is a dependent of the juvenile court and placed under the supervision of a social worker, or for whom a dependency petition has been filed.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.

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

  3. Referred to Coms. on HUM. S. and JUD.

  4. From printer. May be heard in committee March 18.

  5. Read first time. To print.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 3103 do?
Existing law establishes the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, which may adjudge a child to be a dependent of the court under certain circumstances, including when the child suffered, or there is a substantial risk that the child will suffer, serious physical harm or illness as a result of the failure or inability of their parent or guardian to adequately supervise or protect the child. Existing law authorizes a peace officer, probation officer, or social worker, without a warrant, to take a minor into temporary custody for various reasons, including when the child has been declared a dependent of the juvenile court or there is reasonable cause to believe the minor comes within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. Existing law permits a social worker or the juvenile court to authorize the performance of medical, surgical, dental, or other remedial care needed by a child who is in temporary custody, who is a dependent of the juvenile court and placed under the supervision of a social worker, or for whom a dependency petition has been filed after notifying the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis of the child. This bill would additionally permit, in the absence of a standing court order, a social worker to authorize a noninvasive initial medical, dental, and mental health screening of a child in temporary custody. The bill would require the social worker to make reasonable attempts to notify the parent that the child will be undergoing a screening and to provide the parent with a reasonable opportunity to object. The bill would provide that if the parent objects, the screening may be conducted only upon the order of the court. The bill would also add mental health care, as defined, to the medical and dental care that may be authorized for a child who is in temporary custody, who is a dependent of the juvenile court and placed under the supervision of a social worker, or for whom a dependency petition has been filed.
Who sponsors AB 3103?
AB 3103 is sponsored by Quirk-Silva, Sharon (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 3103?
This bill died with 2023-2024 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 3103?
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