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California's AB 495 Sparks Controversy Over Child Safety Rights

8/6/2025

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California's AB 495, known as the "Family Preparedness Plan," empowers adults to take legal responsibility for children without needing parental consent or background checks. Critics warn this could open doors to child trafficking and threaten parental rights, especially in medical matters. The bill is now under Senate review after successfully passing the Assembly.

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Story summary

California's AB 495, known as the "Family Preparedness Plan," empowers adults to take legal responsibility for children without needing parental consent or background checks. Critics warn this could open doors to child trafficking and threaten parental rights, especially in medical matters. The bill is now under Senate review after successfully passing the Assembly.