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CA SB491
Bill
AI Summary
- Adds Section 1589.5 to the Civil Code to void any term in a contract of adhesion that purports to waive the right to join or consolidate claims
- Voids any contract term that waives the right to bring a claim as a representative member of a class or in a private attorney general capacity
- Specifies that such waiver terms are deemed to lack necessary consent and are void
- Applies to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Contracts: claims.
Last Action
Set, first hearing. Failed passage in committee.
7/3/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary6/21/2012
Rules4/30/2012
Judiciary4/7/2011
Rules2/17/2011
Full Bill Text
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