Fact check: Which states have introduced similar legislation to AB 495 in 2024 or 2025?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, no information was found regarding other states introducing similar legislation to AB 495 in 2024 or 2025. The sources examined focus exclusively on California's Assembly Bill 495, also known as the Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025 ^{[1] [2]}.

AB 495 aims to expand caregiver authorization rights to include nonrelative extended family members and grant them the same rights to authorize school-related medical care for minors as guardians ^[1]. The bill includes amendments to various sections of California's Education Code, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, and Probate Code ^[2].

The legislation has generated controversy, with supporters arguing it protects children while critics claim it undermines parental rights ^[3]. However, none of the analyzed sources mention any other states considering or passing similar legislation during the specified timeframe.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The analyses reveal significant gaps in available information about similar legislation in other states. The sources are heavily California-focused, with one source being completely irrelevant (a Facebook login page) ^[4].

Missing context includes:

• Comprehensive tracking of similar legislation across all 50 states
• Information about whether other states have existing laws that already address similar caregiver authorization issues
• Details about advocacy groups or organizations that might be pushing for similar legislation nationwide
• Analysis of whether AB 495 represents a unique California approach or part of a broader national trend

The Alliance for Children's Rights supports AB 495 ^[5], but there's no information about whether similar advocacy organizations are active in other states or pushing for comparable legislation.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question assumes that other states have introduced similar legislation to AB 495 in 2024 or 2025, but this assumption is not supported by the available evidence. The question may contain an implicit bias by presupposing that such legislation exists elsewhere.

The framing could also reflect either:

• Pro-legislation bias: Suggesting that multiple states are moving in this direction to normalize or legitimize the California approach
• Anti-legislation bias: Implying a coordinated effort across states that might alarm those concerned about parental rights

Without comprehensive data from all states, the question cannot be accurately answered, and the assumption that similar legislation exists may be premature or unfounded based on the current evidence ^{[3] [5] [1] [2]}.