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CA AB1213
Bill
Status
Passed
10/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Stefani
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AI Summary
- Establishes that victim restitution orders must be paid before all fines, restitution fines, penalty assessments, and other fees imposed on criminal defendants
- Known as the "Restitution First Act," affirming victims' constitutional right to receive restitution directly from offenders before any other debts are satisfied
- Restitution orders remain enforceable as civil judgments, with priority over fees including those under Government Code Sections 70372, 76000, 76000.5, 76104.6, 76104.7, and Penal Code Sections 1464 and 1465.7
- Felony restitution fines range from $300 to $10,000; misdemeanor fines range from $150 to $1,000
- Approved by the Governor on October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Restitution: priority.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 184, Statutes of 2025.
10/1/2025
Committee Referrals
Appropriations6/10/2025
Public Safety5/14/2025
Rules5/1/2025
Appropriations4/9/2025
Public Safety3/10/2025
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