Judiciary omnibus.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill, known as the Judiciary omnibus, makes several changes to California law related to civil procedure, family law, labor law, and probate law. It removes a vehicle contract cancellation option agreement from the definition of ‘cash price’ in civil code, adjusts the homestead exemption amount for 2026, simplifies divorce proceedings by eliminating the requirement to exchange declarations of disclosure, and modifies rules regarding child custody determinations. Additionally, it corrects a cross-reference in a fiduciary income and principal act and addresses issues related to employee rights and labor law.
Key provisions
- Removes the vehicle contract cancellation option agreement from the definition of ‘cash price’ in the Civil Code.
- Sets the 2026 homestead exemption amount to the greater of $746,350 or $373,175, with annual adjustments for inflation.
- Simplifies divorce proceedings by removing the requirement to exchange declarations of disclosure if a legal separation judgment already exists.
- Modifies child custody rules to prioritize the child’s wishes when determining custody or visitation, if the child is of sufficient age and capacity.
- Corrects a cross-reference in the Uniform Fiduciary Income and Principal Act.
- Adjusts the calculation of finance charges for conditional sale contracts.
- Updates provisions regarding employee rights and labor law, including notice requirements for violations.
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Committee on Judiciary
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