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Civil actions: restitution for or replacement of a new motor vehicle.

It became law on Apr 2, 2025.

CA SB 26 · Senate Bill · 2025–2026

Stage
Became law
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Senate
Sponsors
2
Latest action
Apr 2, 2025

What it does

(1) Existing law prescribes specified procedures to govern actions seeking the restitution for or replacement of a new motor vehicle, or for civil penalties, pursuant to the provisions of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act or Tanner Consumer Protection Act. Beginning April 1, 2025, existing law will require the consumer to, prior to seeking civil penalties, provide a written notice to the manufacturer that, among other things, demands the manufacturer's restitution for or replacement of the consumer's vehicle.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Apr 2, 2025

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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Where it goes next

Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in California.

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