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California advances a bill creating a presumption that a father is unfit for custody when a child is conceived in sexual assault, changing who bears parental rights.
Supporters say the standard would be higher than civil cases but lower than criminal proof, reducing the burden for survivors seeking custody protections.
Advocates from the California Women’s Law Center and RAINN argue survivors face barriers in prosecuting sexual assault and seeking protections.
The bill would not alter child support, which can continue even if custody is lost.
The measure cleared the Senate with bipartisan support and moves to the Assembly for consideration.
RAINN staff note that rape prosecutions are often hindered by reporting barriers and trauma-informed enforcement gaps.
A spokesperson for a survivor group argued against the bill, saying it could undermine redemption and a child’s right to know their parents.
Experts say few custody cases track births from sexual assault, leaving uncertainty about the bill’s overall impact.
The legislation would rely on clear and convincing evidence to determine custody rights rather than criminal conviction alone.
The bill is sponsored by Sen. Caroline Menjivar and is supported by the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network.

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California Assembly approves AB 2047, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration.
The bill would require 3D printers to ship with firearm-blocking technology before printing starts.
Disabling the firearm-blocking system would be a misdemeanor under the proposed law.
DOJ would publish performance standards and list compliant models by 2028.
Noncompliant sellers could face civil penalties starting March 2029.
Supporters say the bill addresses enforcement gaps against weaponized 3D printing.
Opponents warn the bill could push remote checks and raise privacy concerns.
Exemptions apply for printers sold to licensed manufacturers, law enforcement, and studios.
The bill requires model attestations to verify compliance.
The proposal targets firearm blueprint detection and file verification standards.

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