One tenet of the California Tribal Families Coalition’s work is the focused tracking and strengthening of California state legislation for the benefit of tribes, tribal communities, and tribal children. The Coalition is once again very much immersed in the 2023 legislative session.

First, we are tracking bills as they emerge. We are specifically focused on proposed legislation that may not appear to affect the interests of member tribes but has collateral impacts on tribal child welfare or Indian children in state child welfare. Second, we are networking with stakeholders in family and child welfare to ensure your voices are heard as legislative proposals hit critical stages. Third, the Coalition regularly sponsors key legislation related to improving child welfare for tribes and Indian children and families.

2023

• 2023 Coalition Sponsored Legislation and Budget Proposals
  • AB 81 (Ramos) – Indian children: child custody proceedings.
    • AB 81 Fact Sheet
    • Template Support Letter – General
  • AB 273 (Ramos) – Missing Foster Children and Nonminor Dependents
    • AB 273 Fact Sheet
    • Template Support Letter – Senate Human Services Cmte
    • Template Support Letter – Senate Judiciary Cmte
  • SB 824 (Ashby) – Foster care.
    • SB 824 Fact Sheet
    • SB 824 FAQs
    • Template Support Letter – Assembly Appropriations Cmte
• 2023 Child Welfare Legislation to Watch – Memo HERE

2022

• 2022 Coalition Sponsored Legislation and Budget Proposals
  • AB 1950 (Ramos) – ICWA Compliance Program
  • AB 1862 (Ramos) – Tribally Approved Homes Compensation Program
• 2022 Child Welfare Legislation to Watch
• 2022 Child Welfare Legislation to Watch – AUGUST UPDATE

Prior Legislative Actions

Coming soon!