AB 2333
Child welfare nongovernmental organizations.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies existing law regarding liability for foster family agencies (FFAs) and public entities involved in providing services to vulnerable youth in the foster care system. Currently, these entities are held liable for negligence, but certain indemnification provisions are prohibited. The bill extends the effective date of the repeal of these provisions from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2030, providing continued protection for FFAs and public entities.
Key provisions
- Repeals provisions in Section 1062.34 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
- Extends the repeal date from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2030.
- Addresses liability for foster family agencies and public entities.
- Concerns the provision of services to vulnerable youth in the foster care system.
Who is affected
- Foster Family Agencies (FFAs)
- Public Entities (e.g., state agencies)
- Vulnerable Youth in the Foster Care System
- Legal Professionals
- California State Government
Notable changes
- Extends the timeline for the repeal of specific liability provisions.
- Maintains the existing policy regarding FFA and public entity responsibilities.
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AB2333:v96#DOCUMENT
Bill Start
Assembly Bill No. 2333
CHAPTER 96
An act to amend Section 1062.34 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to child welfare nongovernmental organizations.
[ Approved by Governor July 16, 2026. Filed with Secretary of State July 16, 2026. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2333, Pellerin. Child welfare nongovernmental organizations.
Existing law states that it is the public policy of this state that foster family agencies or noncustodial adoption agencies, also known as FFAs, provide necessary services to vulnerable youth and are integral to the foster care system. Existing law provides that an FFA, which contracts with a public entity for the provision of foster youth services, may be held liable for injury or damage caused by the FFA’s negligence but not for the injury or damage caused by the public entity. Existing law requires the FFA and the public entity to each bear the cost of insuring against their respective acts and omissions and defending against claims arising from those risks. Existing law prohibits the above provisions from being waived or suspended by a court, and specifies that certain indemnification provisions in contracts between FFAs and public entities are void as against public policy and unenforceable. Existing law repeals these provisions on January 1, 2027.
This bill would instead repeal those provisions on January 1, 2028.
Digest Key
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 1062.34 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to read:
1062.34.
This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed.