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AB 926

Juvenile court: visitation.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Isaac Bryan and 2 co-sponsors

AB 926 establishes streamlined procedures and guidelines for juvenile courts to authorize and manage parent-child visitation in California foster care dependency cases.

In committee: Held under submission.
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Bill Summary · AB 926

Legislative bill overview

AB 926 modifies California juvenile court procedures regarding visitation rights between children in the foster care system and their parents or guardians. The bill streamlines the visitation authorization process and establishes guidelines for juvenile courts to determine appropriate visitation arrangements during dependency proceedings.

Why is this important

Visitation is a critical component of family reunification efforts in foster care cases, directly affecting both parent-child relationships and case outcomes. Clear, standardized procedures can reduce delays in visitation approvals, improve consistency across counties, and potentially support more successful family reunification—or alternatively, may restrict judicial discretion in protecting children's safety.

Potential points of contention

  • Judicial discretion vs. standardized requirements: Whether the bill's provisions appropriately balance mandated visitation access against judges' need to restrict contact in cases involving abuse, neglect, or safety concerns
  • Implementation costs and county resources: Potential fiscal impact on counties to implement new visitation procedures, particularly given the bill's current status in the Appropriations Committee
  • Frequency and supervision standards: Disagreement over what constitutes adequate visitation frequency and whether additional supervision requirements impose burdens on already-strained foster care systems

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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