The Kidnapper's Dream Bill: Exposing California Assembly Bill 495 (Ep 303)

Voices for Voices® · Aug 5, 2025 · 1h 1m · transcript

The Kidnapper's Dream Bill: Exposing California Assembly Bill 495 (Ep 303)

We examine California Assembly Bill 495, a controversial piece of legislation that critics call "a child trafficker's and kidnapper's dream bill."

• AB-495 allows "non-relative extended family members" to assume control of children through a one-page affidavit

• The bill requires no court review, notarization, or parental consent for these guardianship transfers

• Legal experts warn the bill applies to ANY child, not just those affected by immigration enforcement

• Under this bill, strangers could authorize medical…