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AB 494: Nonminor dependents: transfer of county of residence.
What AB 494 does, verified February 3, 2026
This bill aims to amend the law regarding nonminor dependents by allowing their county of residence to be changed to another county where they are living. The change can be requested by the nonminor dependent and must demonstrate an intent to remain in the new county by establishing a significant connection. A court must issue an order to transfer the case within 30 calendar days of the request. Once the order is issued, the new county is deemed to have jurisdiction over the nonminor dependent within 10 calendar days.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | Referred to Coms. on HUM. S. and JUD. |
| Feb. 11, 2025 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 13. |
| Feb. 10, 2025 | Read first time. To print. |