CA SB1248

Requires plaintiffs in CEQA lawsuits to disclose their identity, legal residence, and business affiliation in the complaint or petition.

Mandates disclosure of all contributors exceeding $100 toward litigation costs, including cash contributions, in-kind services, and contingent contribution agreements.

Requires identification of any pecuniary or business interests related to the project held by plaintiffs or major contributors to assess attorneys' fee awards.

Allows courts to prohibit public disclosure of financial contributors upon request, after weighing public interest and private attorney general principles.

Establishes that failure to disclose contributions results in dismissal of the action or, in post-judgment proceedings, denial of attorneys' fees to the prevailing party.