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CA AB2708
Bill
Status
6/13/2018
Primary Sponsor
Eloise Reyes
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AI Summary
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Amends Civil Code Sections 1632 and 1632.5 to require sellers to provide contract translations to consumers who primarily speak Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, or Korean when a minor negotiates the transaction in English on the consumer's behalf.
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Applies to specified consumer contracts including retail sales, loans, leases, rental agreements, legal services contracts, and foreclosure consulting contracts.
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Requires translations to be provided before contract execution and must include all terms and conditions in the language primarily spoken by the consumer.
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Defines "own interpreter" exception as a non-minor fluent in both English and the consumer's primary language who is not employed by the business.
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Specifies that English-language contract terms control legal rights and obligations, with translations admissible in evidence only to prove substantial material differences between versions.
Legislative Description
Contracts: translation.
Last Action
From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
6/13/2018