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A 691

Relates to the unearned income of a child

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica González-Rojas and 3 co-sponsors

Redefines a child's unearned income and how it's counted, shifting eligibility for public aid and child-support decisions.

ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.375
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Bill Summary · A 691

Summary of Assembly Bill A 691 — Relates to the unearned income of a child

Overview

  • Bill: A 691
  • Title: Relates to the unearned income of a child
  • Purpose (based on title): The bill would address issues related to a child’s unearned income. The exact substantive provisions are not provided in the information available here, so the precise changes to law are not yet specified.
  • Status: Ordered to third reading Rules CAL.375
  • Introduced: January 8, 2025

Legislative actions (timeline)

  • 2025-01-08: Referred to Social Services
  • 2025-03-25: Referred to Ways and Means
  • 2025-05-29: Reported; referred to Rules
  • 2025-06-04: Reported; Rules Report CAL.375; Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.375

Notes:
- The bill has progressed through multiple committees, indicating consideration of fiscal and policy implications before advancing to a third-reading stage in the Rules calendar.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Andrew Hevesi
  • Cosponsors: Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Steven Otis, Manny De Los Santos

Related bills

  • A 8172 (prior-session)
  • A 9064 (prior-session)
  • A 4256 (prior-session)
  • A 3156 (prior-session)
  • A 2488 (prior-session)
  • S 1757 (companion, listed twice)

These related measures suggest ongoing or previously considered questions about how a child’s unearned income is defined or treated in various contexts (e.g., eligibility for programs, tax considerations, or child-support calculations).

Who or what would be affected

  • Children with unearned income (the policy focus)
  • Families and households with children impacted by unearned income calculations
  • State agencies involved with child welfare, social services, and related programs (as the bill moved through Social Services and Ways and Means before Rules)

Potential impact (high-level considerations)

  • If the bill changes definitions or treatment of a child’s unearned income, it could affect:
    • Eligibility or benefits calculations for public assistance or social services
    • Child-support determinations or income attribution in appropriate contexts
    • Tax-related treatment or reporting requirements for dependents
  • Without the bill text, specific dollar amounts, thresholds, or procedural changes remain undetermined.

Next steps for readers

  • Obtain the bill text for A 691 to review:
    • Exact definitions of “unearned income” for a child
    • Who administers and enforces the changes
    • Effective dates, transitional rules, and any sunset provisions
    • Fiscal impact or cost considerations
  • Compare with related bills (A 8172, A 9064, A 4256, A 3156, A 2488, and S 1757) to understand overlapping or complementary approaches.

This summary reflects the information provided. For a complete understanding, the official bill text and any fiscal impact statements should be consulted once they become available.

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

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