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CA AB2740

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alexandra Macedo

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Code of Civil Procedure Section 704.030 regarding property exemptions from money judgment enforcement
  • Clarifies that building materials (up to $3,500 in equity) purchased in good faith for home repairs are exempt when intended for the judgment debtor's "principal place of residence or domicile" rather than just "residence"
  • Applies the same clarification to materials purchased for a spouse's home when the judgment debtor and spouse live separately
  • Requires no appropriation and has no fiscal impact on state or local government
  • Introduced by Assembly Member Macedo on February 20, 2026

Legislative Description

Enforcement of money judgments: exemptions.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on JUD.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2026

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