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CA AB1984
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Rogers
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AI Summary
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Revokes all existing corporate powers granted under California state law and limits corporations to only those powers specifically granted in the Corporations Code going forward
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Explicitly prohibits corporations from engaging in "ballot issue activity" (supporting or opposing ballot measures) or "election activity" (supporting or opposing candidates or political parties)
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Defines "corporation" broadly to include traditional corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships organized under California law
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Declares any corporate act beyond granted powers as "ultra vires and void," with violating corporations forfeiting limited liability protections and perpetual duration
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Includes severability clause stating that if provisions are struck down, the Legislature prefers corporations have no powers at all rather than retain election or ballot issue activity powers
Legislative Description
Corporate powers.
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on B. & F. and JUD.
3/2/2026