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Civil actions: forcible entry, forcible detainer, or unlawful detainer.

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

CA SB 676 · Senate Bill · 2021–2022

Stage
Session ended
Started in
Senate
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Feb 1, 2022

What it does

Existing law governs the procedure relating to an action for forcible entry, forcible detainer, or unlawful detainer, and provides for specific timelines regarding the filing of a complaint and the defendant's response. Existing law authorizes a defendant, on or before the day fixed for the defendant's appearance, to appear and answer or demur in those specified actions. Existing law authorizes a party to move for summary judgment at any time after the answer is filed upon giving 5 days notice.

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Where it stands

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced (Current step)

    Introduced · Feb 1, 2022

  2. Committee (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.

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