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CA AB2475

Bill

Status

Passed

8/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Marty Block

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the prohibition period on sale, foreclosure, or seizure of real or personal property owned by service members from 3 months to 9 months after the end of military service for nonpayment or breach of mortgage or security obligations.

  • Maintains existing exceptions allowing property sales or foreclosures that are made pursuant to party agreements or court orders.

  • Increases penalties for violations to include liability for actual damages, reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and potential misdemeanor charges (up to one year imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine).

  • Applies only to obligations that originated before the service member's military service period and are secured by mortgage, trust deed, or similar security on property owned at the start of service.

Legislative Description

Military service protections: real and personal property

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 204, Statutes of 2012.

8/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/27/2012
Judiciary6/13/2012
Veterans Affairs5/17/2012
Rules5/3/2012
Appropriations4/17/2012
Judiciary4/11/2012
Veterans Affairs3/22/2012

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