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CA AB2179
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Darshana Patel
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AI Summary
- Allows parties and witnesses to appear remotely at workplace violence restraining order hearings beginning July 1, 2027, with no fee for remote appearances
- Requires superior courts in each county to develop local rules and instructions for remote appearances and post them on their websites
- Mandates courts accept electronic filing of petitions and related documents for workplace violence protective orders starting July 1, 2027
- Courts must electronically provide filed documents back to petitioners who file electronically, unless the petitioner opts to pick up physical copies
- Clarifies that "employee" includes volunteers and independent contractors performing services at an employer's worksite, and that "unlawful violence" includes violations of Penal Code Section 243.3 (battery on transit operators)
Legislative Description
Workplace violence: restraining orders.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on JUD.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/9/2026
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