Fact check: Which law enforcement agencies in California have expressed support or opposition to AB 495 Assembly CA bill?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the comprehensive analysis of available sources, no law enforcement agencies in California have been documented as expressing either support or opposition to AB 495 ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}. All six sources analyzed consistently report the absence of any law enforcement agency positions on this legislation.

The sources do identify other stakeholders who have taken positions on AB 495, specifically mentioning the California Family Council as critics of the bill who have raised concerns about potential child exploitation risks and parental rights implications ^[1]. However, these are advocacy organizations rather than law enforcement agencies.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The analyses reveal several important contextual elements that provide a fuller picture of AB 495:

• The bill is officially titled the "Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025" and aims to protect children of detained parents by streamlining the process for temporary guardianship ^{[2] [5]}
• Opposition exists from family advocacy groups rather than law enforcement, with the California Family Council raising concerns about child exploitation risks and impacts on parental rights ^[1]
• The bill has generated controversy around child protection and parental rights issues, suggesting it touches on sensitive law enforcement-adjacent topics, yet no law enforcement agencies have publicly weighed in ^{[3] [1]}
• The legislation is currently active in the 2025-2026 Regular Session, indicating it's recent legislation that may still be under review by various stakeholders ^[4]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself does not contain misinformation but may reflect an assumption that law enforcement agencies have taken positions on AB 495 when the evidence shows they have not. This could stem from:

• Conflating advocacy group opposition with law enforcement positions - while family rights organizations have expressed concerns, these are not law enforcement agencies ^[1]
• Expecting law enforcement input on legislation that deals with child welfare and detention-related family separation, which would typically involve law enforcement agencies in implementation
• The question's framing suggests there should be documented law enforcement positions, but the comprehensive source analysis reveals a notable absence of law enforcement agency statements on this particular legislation ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}