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CA AB2708

Bill

Status

Failed

6/13/2018

Primary Sponsor

Eloise Reyes

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Applies to specified consumer contracts including retail sales, loans, leases, rental agreements, legal services contracts, and foreclosure consulting contracts.

  • Requires translations to be provided before contract execution and must include all terms and conditions in the language primarily spoken by the consumer.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/24/2018
Judiciary3/8/2018

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