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CA SB1344

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Cabaldon

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 529.2 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding undertaking requirements for lawsuits challenging housing development projects that meet low- or moderate-income housing standards
  • Makes only a nonsubstantive grammatical change, replacing "which" with "that" in the existing statute
  • Existing law allows defendants in housing project lawsuits to seek court orders requiring plaintiffs to post security bonds up to $500,000 for potential costs and damages
  • Courts may reduce or waive bond requirements if plaintiffs demonstrate undue economic hardship
  • Requires no appropriation, has no fiscal impact, and needs only a majority vote to pass

Legislative Description

Civil actions: housing development projects.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on RLS.

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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