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California Senate approves bill to expand guardianship options for families facing immigration separations after heated debate
Summary
The California Senate on Wednesday voted to concur in assembly amendments to AB 4 95, establishing a temporary joint-guardianship route and model childcare policies intended to ensure children have designated caregivers when parents are detained or deported; the final concurrence vote was 30–9.
The California Senate on Wednesday agreed to concur in Assembly amendments to AB 4 95, a bill by Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez that creates processes for parents to arrange temporary joint guardianship and requires the Attorney General to publish model policies for childcare providers on how to respond to immigration enforcement actions. The Senate recorded the final concurrence vote as 30 in favor, 9 opposed.
Supporters told the Senate the bill expands existing tools so parents can plan for the care of their children if they are detained or deported. Senator Aragon, presenting the bill on behalf of the author, said the measure is narrowly tailored to preserve parental rights while ensuring children are not left without a trustworthy caregiver after an unexpected separation. “This bill empowers parents with tools to make sure their…
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