2026 Implementation Fact Sheet: AB 2764

Ensuring Equitable Access to Extended Foster Care Statewide

Assembly Bill (AB) 2764, authored by Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens, was signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 27, 2026. AB 2764 clarifies and standardizes Extended Foster Care (EFC) eligibility statewide, ensuring that a young person’s access to housing and support does not depend on their county of jurisdiction or the discretion of individual decision-makers assigned to their case.