SACRAMENTO – Two bills addressing the needs of California’s aging population have been sent to the governor for consideration, according to an announcement by Assemblymember Steve Fox (D-Palmdale).
“These laws provide a way to keep families together and keep older members of our families healthier,” Fox stated.
Assembly Bill (AB) 1628 would allow the grandparents of children with incarcerated parents to petition for visitation.
“Under current law, a grandparent is prohibited from filing a petition for visitation while the parents are married, unless one of several circumstances is present. None of the existing circumstances listed in law addresses the situation regarding a parent who is incarcerated,” Fox stated. “When it is in the child’s best interest, AB 1628 would allow children of incarcerated parents to visit with grandparents in stable and supportive family homes.”
The emergency room often is the place where the first signs of major health concerns are revealed. However, California faces a critical shortage of doctors with geriatric expertise and this lack of specific training hinders emergency room physicians’ ability to provide the best quality care for their senior patients.
The Delores Fox Act, AB 2214, directs the Medical Board of California to consider including a course in geriatric care as a continuing medical education requirement for emergency room doctors.
“As the Baby Boomer generation ages, our laws must reflect and respect this social change,” stated Fox. “Our seniors are still active, vital members of society and these laws recognize their importance in our community.”
For more information, visit www.asmdc.org/fox.
Maria paesano says
Unfortunately children today are thought of as being a useful tool /commodity ; a VALUABLE ASSET to some people . Would this type of Bill allow grandparents of this mindset access to and custody of these children? Would contributing political dollars give them power to let’s say arrest ” problem ” parents , grandparents , or other concerned family members in order to ” secure” their ” investment”? I BELIEVE IT DOES. I have not been able to see my grandchildren for over eight months as the grandparents on the other side have taken full control over everything they do. If I go to their house I am shoved off the porch, yelled at and threatened with being arrested. I cannot leave gifts or they will be thrown away. I cannot speak to them on the phone or visit them at school. All because I voiced my concerns / worries about some of the activities they had become involved in. What about my rights And the rights of my children Mr. Fox? Please reply