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California AB 1978: Current Status of the Equal Shared Parenting Act

As of July 22, 2026, AB 1978 remains active in the Assembly Judiciary Committee and no committee vote is listed.

By , founder of Fathers For Fair Custody

Published March 4, 2026Updated July 22, 20263 min read
California Just Introduced AB 1978: The Equal Shared Parenting Act Every Father Needs to Know About
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Official sources and status checked by Fathers For Fair Custody on July 19, 2026. This is educational information, not legal advice. How we review content →

Updated July 22, 2026. This article provides general educational information, not legal or clinical advice. Rules and individual circumstances vary.

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Status update: July 22, 2026

AB 1978 remains active in the California Assembly Judiciary Committee. The latest official action listed is referral to that committee on March 2, 2026. No committee vote is listed.

It is a proposal, not current law

Introduction and committee referral do not change an existing custody order or create a new statewide rule. Read the latest bill text and official analysis before describing what the proposal would do.

How to advocate accurately

Contact the committee or your legislator only after confirming the next scheduled action on the official bill page. Use the bill number, avoid claiming a hearing date that is no longer current, and ask for a specific action.

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Important: This article provides general educational information, not legal advice. Family-law rules and court procedures vary by jurisdiction. Speak with a qualified local attorney about your situation.

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