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CA SB 1051
Foster care: childcare.
In brief
CA SB 1051 is a state bill in CA: “Foster care: childcare.” It was introduced on Feb 12, 2026 in the Senate, during the 20252026 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: enacted. The latest action we have (Sep 30, 2026) reads: “Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1002, Statutes of 2026.” Its sponsor is Menjivar (Democratic), with 1 cosponsor. CSWH lists it under the cause Universal childcare. The facts here come from State legislature (leginfo.legislature.ca.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- Enacted
- Latest action
- Sep 30, 2026: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1002, Statutes of 2026.
- Sponsors
- Menjivar (Democratic)
- Schiavo (Democratic), cosponsor
- Started in
- Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2026
- Session
- 20252026
- Subjects
- Fostercare, childcare
Our summary: CA SB 1051 (Foster care: childcare) was chaptered by the Secretary of State on 2026-09-30 as Chapter 1002, Statutes of 2026. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1051
- Open States: openstates.org/ca/bills/20252026/SB1051/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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