Fact check: When did California Governor Gavin Newsom sign AB 495 into law?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, California Governor Gavin Newsom has not yet signed AB 495 into law. The available evidence indicates that as of August 13, 2025, AB 495 had passed the state Assembly and was scheduled to be heard in the state Senate Appropriations Committee, meaning it was still in the legislative process ^[1].

The analyses consistently show that none of the sources provide a specific date when Governor Newsom signed AB 495 ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}. While sources reference other bills that Newsom has signed into law - such as AB 2695 on September 27, 2024 ^[6] and AB 1955 on July 15, 2024 ^[7] - AB 495 is notably absent from lists of signed legislation ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question assumes that AB 495 has already been signed into law, but the analyses reveal important missing context:

• AB 495 is known as the "Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025" and specifically aims to help immigrant families plan in case of separation ^{[5] [4]}
• The bill has generated significant controversy regarding child exploitation risks, with critics raising concerns about its potential impact ^[1]
• The Children's Partnership organization has supported the bill, indicating organized advocacy efforts behind the legislation ^[2]
• The bill's legislative status as of August 2025 shows it was still progressing through the Senate committee process rather than being finalized ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains a false premise by assuming AB 495 has already been signed into law. This assumption could stem from:

• Premature reporting or confusion about the bill's legislative status
• Conflation with other bills that Governor Newsom has actually signed, as evidenced by the multiple other AB bills mentioned in the analyses ^{[6] [7]}
• Wishful thinking or advocacy from either supporters or opponents who may benefit from portraying the bill as already enacted

The question's phrasing as "When did..." rather than "Has Governor Newsom signed..." demonstrates a confirmation bias that treats the signing as an established fact rather than investigating whether it occurred at all.