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What AB 495 Is

AB 495, misleadingly titled the “Family Unity and Preparedness Act,” is a bill making its way through the California legislature. It’s being framed as a compassionate measure to help children of detained or deported migrant parents. But a closer look reveals something different.

The truth is, AB 495 opens the door for adults—who are not the child’s legal guardian, and may not even be related—to gain temporary custody with little more than a signature.

What You Can Do

1. Pray. 

Ask the Lord to intervene in stopping this bill. James 5:16 promises, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” May we as His people diligently bring effectual, fervent prayers regarding this bill.

2. Contact your state senator and say NO to AB 495.

This bill is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Committee on August 18, 2025. Make your voice heard now.

If you live in California, call your senator today and ask him or her to oppose AB 495. Let them know that you oppose allowing unrelated, self-appointed caregivers to assume custody without background checks, court review, or parental consent. (You can find your representatives in the legislature here: findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov.)

Additionally, because this bill was assigned to the California Senate Appropriations Committee for review, please call the seven members of this committee and also ask them to oppose the bill. (Their names and phone numbers are listed here: https://sapro.senate.ca.gov/members)