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CA SB1192
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Susan Rubio
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AI Summary
- Creates the "Reclaim Act" allowing domestic violence victims to request prefiling orders that prohibit their abuser from filing litigation or conducting discovery against them without court permission
- Requires courts to grant prefiling orders if the victim demonstrates by preponderance of evidence that litigation or discovery filed by the abuser was frivolous or abusive
- Eliminates filing fees for victims seeking prefiling orders and permits free electronic filing and remote appearance for all parties, attorneys, support persons, and witnesses
- Establishes that if an enjoined party violates a prefiling order, the litigation is automatically stayed and the court shall award the victim sanctions, attorney fees, costs, lost wages, and other reasonable expenses
- Enumerates rights for domestic violence victims in civil and family court, including the right to be treated with fairness, to be protected from harassment, and to prevent disclosure of confidential information that could be used to locate them
Legislative Description
Domestic violence: Reclaim Act.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on JUD.
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/4/2026
Rules2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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