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CA AB1951
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Diane Dixon
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AI Summary
- Expands California court filing fee payment failure procedures to cover credit cards, electronic funds transfers, and other court-approved payment methods, in addition to checks
- Requires courts to void filings and refund electronic filing service providers when attorneys or self-represented parties fail to pay fees within 20 days after notice of nonpayment
- Extends sanctions provisions for unpaid electronic filing fees to self-represented parties, not just attorneys of record
- Mandates courts include transaction IDs on refund checks, electronic descriptions, or audit logs when issuing refunds for duplicate payments or overpayments
- Defines "electronic funds transfer" and related automated clearinghouse terms for purposes of civil filing fee processing
Legislative Description
Civil actions: filing fees: refunds.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on JUD.
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/2/2026
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