AB 2255

  • California Assembly Bill
  • 2023-2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Assembly
  • Assembly
  • Senate
  • Governor

Adoption Assistance Program: eligibility.

Abstract

Existing law establishes the Adoption Assistance Program (AAP) for the purpose of benefiting children residing in foster homes by providing the stability and security of permanent homes. Under existing law, a child is eligible for AAP benefits if they meet, among other requirements, an age requirement wherein the child is (1) under 18 years of age, (2) under 21 years of age with a mental or physical handicap, or (3) under 21 years of age, has attained 16 years of age before the adoption assistance agreement became effective, and one or more of specified conditions are met. This bill would expand that 3rd category of the age requirement for AAP benefits by removing the requirement that the child has attained 16 years of age before the adoption assistance agreement became effective, and by increasing the eligible age to under 26 years of age. The bill would also require a county to include an application for extension of benefits when notifying adoptive parents of a child under 21 years of age of the expiration of benefits due to age. By expanding eligibility of a county-administered program, thereby imposing duties on counties, this 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 Sponsors (3)

Votes


Actions


May 16, 2024

Assembly

In committee: Held under submission.

Assembly

Coauthors revised.

May 01, 2024

Assembly

In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  • Referral-Committee
APPR. suspense file. APPR

Apr 16, 2024

Assembly

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 16). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
  • Referral-Committee
Com. on APPR.

Apr 10, 2024

Assembly

Coauthors revised.

Assembly

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 9). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
  • Referral-Committee
Com. on JUD.

Apr 01, 2024

Assembly

Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.

  • Referral-Committee
Com. on HUM. S.

Mar 21, 2024

Assembly

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

Assembly

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

  • Referral-Committee
Coms. on HUM. S. and JUD.

Feb 09, 2024

Assembly

From printer. May be heard in committee March 10.

Feb 08, 2024

Assembly

Read first time. To print.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
AB2255 HTML
02/08/24 - Introduced PDF
03/21/24 - Amended Assembly PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
04/08/24- Assembly Human Services PDF
04/12/24- Assembly Judiciary PDF
04/30/24- Assembly Appropriations PDF

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