AB 680: Public social services: foster care benefits.
This bill aims to improve the foster care benefits system in California. It requires counties to review foster care benefits annually, including changes in a child's or non-minor dependent's eligibility. The review must also be conducted when the county receives specific information. If a child or non-minor dependent is no longer eligible for benefits under their current program but is eligible under another program, the county must ensure they receive the correct benefits and notify the caregiver. Additionally, counties must make an initial determination of foster care benefits within 30 days of the juvenile court's initial order to detain a child. The state will not reimburse counties for certain costs related to implementing this bill.
| 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. |
| May. 23, 2025 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| Apr. 23, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file. |
| Mar. 26, 2025 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |