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STOP AB 495

The California Legislature is once again undermining Parental Rights.  AB 495 is up for a committee vote this Friday, August 29.  If it passes, it heads straight to the full Senate floor. That means our window to stop it is closing fast.
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AB 495 is a dangerous bill that puts every child at risk.

This legislation would allow any adult to claim they are a child’s “caregiver” simply by filling out and signing a Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit — with no parent consent, no parent notification, no photo I.D., no court review, and no background check.

Zero safeguards.

AB 495 IMPORTANT FACTS

  • Current law grants relatives of a child the status of “caregiver” when knowingly assigned by the parent(s) or guardian.  AB 495 expands this title to non-relatives, allowing them to obtain legal “caregiver” status simply by completing a form called the Caregiver Authorization Affidavit—without the knowledge or consent of the parent(s) or guardian.

  • Under AB 495, a non-relative with a complete Caregiver Authorization Affidavit can authorize medical, dental, or mental health treatment for the child without parental or guardian approval.

  • Because the Caregiver Authorization Affidavit lacks safeguards, a person who has not been authorized by a parent or guardian could easily falsify the form.  The Caregiver Authorization does not require:

    • A parent’s or guardian’s signature

    • A court signature

    • A driver’s license or photo ID (a Social Security number or Medi-Cal number is sufficient)

  • Authorities must accept the affidavit at face value.  The law states: “A person who relies on this affidavit has no obligation to make any further inquiry or investigation.”

  • The caregiver is not required to notify the parent(s) and may simply check the statement: “I am unable to contact the parent(s) or other person(s) having legal custody of the minor at this time, to notify them of my intended authorization.”

  • There are no limits on who can become a child’s caregiver.  The Caregiver Authorization Affidavit states: “Non-relative extended family members may include, but are not limited to, teachers, medical professionals, clergy, neighbors, and family friends.

ACTION STEP 1: Call your California State Senator and urge him or her to vote “No” on AB 495.

ACTION STEP 2: Email your California State Senator and urge him or her to vote “No” on AB 495.

OPPOSE AB 495

The above information was provided from Real Impact and Capitol Resource Institute.

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