CaliforniaDependency: fentanyl use.
What it does
Existing law establishes the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, which may adjudge children to be dependents 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 a parent fails to provide the child with adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical treatment. Existing law requires a social worker who has cause to believe that a child meets the requirements to be adjudged a dependent of the court to immediately conduct an investigation to determine whether child welfare services should be offered to the family and whether proceedings in the juvenile court should be commenced. Existing law authorizes a court to make any reasonable orders to the parents or guardians of the child as the court deems necessary and proper.
More detail
This bill would require a social worker, if an investigation involves an allegation that a parent or guardian has used or is under the influence of fentanyl or other opioids, to document whether the risk of fentanyl or opioid exposure to the child was specifically assessed, as specified. The bill would also require a juvenile court that finds a risk of fentanyl use, as specified, by a parent or guardian to order the parent or guardian to submit to testing for fentanyl. If the court finds a risk of fentanyl use, the bill would require the case plan for the parent or guardian to include certain resources, including, among others, information on the proper storage of controlled substances and prescription medications. By imposing additional duties on county social workers, this bill would 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 no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 13August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.Latest
- Aug 5August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
- Jul 2Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.Major
- Jul 1From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 30).Major
- Jun 30
- Vote recorded Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 16From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (June 16). Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.Minor
- Vote recorded Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Human Services]. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 8From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.Major
- May 18Referred to Coms. on JUD. and HUM. S.Minor
- Apr 30In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.Minor
- Vote recorded 3rd Reading SB1234 Alvarado-Gil et al. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 30Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 4111.) Ordered to the Assembly.Passed Senate
- Apr 22Read second time. Ordered to third reading.Minor
- Apr 21From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 4. Noes 0. Page 3955.) (April 20).Minor
- Apr 20
- Vote recorded Do pass. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 15From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HUMAN S. (Ayes 11. Noes 0. Page 3869.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on HUMAN S.Minor
- Apr 14
- Vote recorded Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Human Services]. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 10Set for hearing April 20 in HUMAN S. pending receipt.
- Apr 8From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.Major
- Apr 8Set for hearing April 14.
- Apr 6April 7 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
- Mar 26From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.Major
- Mar 16Set for hearing April 7.
- Mar 4Referred to Coms. on JUD. and HUMAN S.Minor
- Feb 20From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.
- Feb 19Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.Introduced