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CA SB66
Bill
Status
7/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tom Umberg
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AI Summary
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Removes the January 1, 2027 sunset date for California's mandatory initial disclosure requirements in civil actions, making the discovery provisions permanent
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Requires parties in civil lawsuits to provide initial disclosures within 60 days of demand, including names and contact information of persons with discoverable information, relevant documents, and insurance policy details
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Allows parties to propound supplemental disclosure demands twice before trial date is set and once after, with courts able to grant one additional demand for good cause
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Exempts certain case types from initial disclosure requirements: unlawful detainer actions, small claims cases, Family Code proceedings, Probate Code proceedings, and cases with trial preference granted
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Does not apply to any party not represented by counsel in the action
Legislative Description
Civil discovery.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 50, Statutes of 2025.
7/14/2025