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CA AB2579

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cottie Petrie-Norris

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Civil Code Section 3281 regarding the right to recover damages for harm caused by another's unlawful act or omission
  • Makes nonsubstantive changes only, updating language from "Every person" to "A person" and "compensation therefor" to "compensation for that detriment"
  • Maintains existing law that allows recovery of monetary compensation (damages) for bodily harm or property loss
  • Requires no appropriation, has no fiscal impact, and needs only a majority vote to pass
  • Introduced by Assembly Member Petrie-Norris on February 20, 2026

Legislative Description

Civil actions: compensatory relief.

Last Action

From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

2/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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