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California Bill Opens The Door For State-Sanctioned Child Trafficking, Trusted Ministry Leader Calls Christians To Action

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California Pastor Jack Hibbs called on his congregation at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills to voice opposition to an “unthinkable” new bill that would have disastrous repercussions for children in the state.

“For years, we have been telling you about bad bills that they have been doing—this takes the cake,” Hibbs underscored during the Wednesday night study at his church.

Those who introduced the bill have branded AB 495 as a response to family separations faced by illegal immigrants detained and deported by ICE agents. AB 495, titled the “Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025″ by its authors, streamlines the process of obtaining custody over a child to an extreme degree and would not solely be applied to children of illegal aliens.

The bill would broadly pave the way for any adult to take custody and make medical decisions for a minor, with or without the knowledge of a parent, by signing a single document.

Attorney Erin Friday described the significant ramifications of the bill, calling it “a child trafficker’s and kidnapper’s dream bill.”

“There is no background check, no welfare check, no court oversight, and no verification,” she underscored. “All you need is a piece of paper and some form of identification, with no obligation for the adult handing the child over to verify the identification, and presto, someone walks away with your child. We’re talking about a legal pathway for predators to operate in plain sight. This bill is not about immigration—it’s about relinquishing parental rights to unvetted strangers under the guise of compassion.”

The California Pastor, who is also the Founder of Real Impact, aimed at educating and equipping Christians to have a godly influence on the political culture, stated that the details of the bill are beyond belief.

“California Democrats’ new bill, AB 495, will allow a ‘non-related adult’ to take custody of a child simply by presenting a so-called ‘authorized’ affidavit to school authorities stating that the parent has given this person permission to take custody of the child,” he detailed. “The document can be easily printed, fraudulently signed, and open the door for predators, traffickers, or other dangerous individuals to access children and teens.”

“A background check, a parent’s signature, or a court order is not required; therefore, a child could legally be placed under the care of an unauthorized caregiver,” Hibbs continued. “This bill broadly defines the ‘non-related adult’ as a neighbor, teacher, family friend, distant relative (up to the fifth degree), or even someone who has been divorced from a family member.”

Hibbs urged the audience to travel to the California State Capitol on August 19th to rally against AB 495: “We want to make a statement because AB 495, one hundred percent strips parents of their parental rights.”

“It is literally being called by opponents of it—I’m one of them—the ‘California legislature trafficking Bill,'” he stressed. “It is unbelievable. If this bill passes, your children are subject to and vulnerable to state-sanctioned… call it kidnapping or trafficking. We will let it continue, or we will make some noise. I am going to ask you to stand for righteousness and do the right thing.”

For many years, as individuals were leaving California en masse, Pastor Hibbs has taken the opposite approach, encouraging Christians to remain in the state to be salt and light to the culture and politics. However, should AB 495 become law, the pastor cautioned parents that the safety of their children would be at substantial risk.

“I never thought the day would come when I would encourage you to leave,” he stated. “If this bill passes, I am going to ask you to leave the state of California. I would not subject my child to one second in this public school system with this new law. Your child’s safety is number one in your life, and I don’t care if you like the weather. “

Even those who have removed their children from public education are not out of the line of fire, he added, pointing to ongoing efforts by the California legislature to target homeschooling parents as well.

Pastor Hibbs criticized Christians within the state who decided not to involve themselves in the political process by voting, emphasizing the latest bill as part of the resulting consequences of that decision. “Here we are. Evil always fills a void or vacancy—Jesus said that.”

 
“California Democrats’ new bill, AB 495, will allow a ‘non-related adult’ to take custody of a child simply by presenting a so-called ‘authorized’ affidavit to school authorities stating that the parent has given this person permission to take custody of the child,” he detailed. “The document can be easily printed, fraudulently signed, and open the door for predators, traffickers, or other dangerous individuals to access children and teens.
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I’m here at the California State Capitol in Sacramento with my good friend Brad Dacus, President of the Pacific Justice Institute. Brad explains why AB 495 is one of the most dangerous bills he’s ever seen—an unprecedented attack on parental rights and the family.

This bill could allow a stranger, trafficker, or even an estranged spouse to take a child from school or even a homeschool environment with nothing more than a self-printed affidavit. No judge, no social worker, no background check. The risks for children and families are staggering.

What to do now:
• Contact your state senator
• Contact the governor
• Pray, share, and stand for truth

📍 California State Capitol, Sacramento
👤 Guest: Brad Dacus, Pacific Justice Institute
🎙️ Host: Pastor Brandon Holthaus, Rock Harbor Church

Video time: 3:04 minutes

 
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What in the world?! I would be gone out of CA yesterday.
Proof globalist criminal syndicate is that deeply imbedded in our infrastructure--to the tune of thinking like this legislatively out loud. How far and deep the American mind has allowed her hair to come down so relaxed. The good news? We can at least see it for what is it. Like zit puss pushed to the surface or something
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If a parent loves their children, and the vast majority do, I don't think there is a choice but to flee the state.
I agree, and Pastor Jack Hibbs agrees...


Pastor Jack Hibbs Rallies Parents to Sacramento: If AB 495 passes, “Run With Your Kids”​


“I have to tell you, if this bill passes, I am going to ask you to leave the state of California,” Pastor Hibbs declared from the pulpit. “You got to get out. You got to run with your kids. You got to go.”

 
‘Protect Our Children’: Advancement Of Dangerous California Bill Halted After Thousands Rally In Sacramento

Democrat lawmakers in California thought they could get away with it—AB 495, a reckless bill that would allow for child trafficking. They thought wrong. Sacramento may not have been listening before, but after a massive pro-God, pro-family, pro-parental rights rally on the steps of the capital, they are definitely listening now.

Thousands of common-sense conservatives swarmed the California capital Tuesday, along with tens of thousands more online. Jack Hibbs, Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills and founder of the Real Life Network, encouraged all those opposed to child trafficking to keep praying and keep fighting to protect children.

“This is exactly what evil fears,” Hibbs said to the crowds. “You guys are all shining examples of what it means to make a difference.”

Hibbs was right; the difference those individuals at the rally made was huge. Assembly Bill 495 has been placed into “suspense,” a procedural move that delays its advancement, but does not stop the bill entirely.

Earlier this month, Pastor Hibbs went viral for telling parents with young children to “leave California” if Governor Newsom were to sign AB 495 bill into law.

“It didn’t excite me to say to our congregation, ‘Hey, if he passes it, you’ve got to go,'” Hibbs explained. “But what trumps anything and everything about this is the innocence of our children.”

Best-selling author and speaker, Heidi St. John, spoke at the rally, powerfully emphasizing: “When we decided to give up our seat in the public square, the adversary filled the vacuum that God’s people left behind. I’m here today to encourage you, from the bottom of my heart, to let today be a beginning of Christians—in the state of California and across this great nation—never giving the adversary a political advantage again.”

“We could have all stayed home,” Pastor Hibbs added, “but we’ve made our way here in defense of our children and any and every child in the state of California. Even if they’re illegally here, we still pray for their protection. This bill is [an] absolute offense. And you know it, Father God, more than anybody else.”

AB 495 was introduced by Assemblywoman Celeste Rodriguez to shield illegal immigrant children if their parents are suddenly detained or deported. However, the language is extremely broad, potentially allowing unauthorized adults to pick up children from schools without requiring the school to verify identity or consult parents.

“This is actually a kidnapper, trafficker, pedophile’s dream come true,” Hibbs explained in an interview with Fox News’ Trace Gallagher.

While the Senate Appropriations Committee placed AB 495 in its suspense file, the battle is far from over.

Gina Gleason from Real Impact, a ministry of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills that equips Christians to stand for righteousness in the public square, urged continued vigilance.

“We need to put the pressure on the state senate to kill this bill. They hear us. They know we’re here.”

As California goes, so goes the nation. Moreover, as the United States goes, so goes the rest of the world—even Israel. If signed into law, similar bills could crop up in other liberal states across the nation.

One of the protesters described the loopholes in the bill as a “loop chasm.” If you are a parent, if you are a grandparent, keep showing up in Sacramento and keep calling your local officials until this terrible child trafficking bill is officially put on ice.
 
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