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SB 1345: Foster children: rights of foster youth.
What SB 1345 does, verified August 19, 2026
The bill aims to amend the existing law to provide foster youth with additional rights. The existing law states that all minors and non-minors in foster care have specified rights, including having storage space for private use and being informed of these rights in an age-appropriate manner. The proposed bill adds another right, allowing foster youth to have their personal belongings transported during placement changes and moves in a manner that preserves their property and dignity, using suitcases, duffel bags, backpacks, and moving boxes instead of trash bags.
Bill journey
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5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (2026-08-17)Alert me
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| Aug. 17, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (August 13). |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Assembly Rule 63 suspended. |
| Aug. 05, 2026 | August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |