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False or forged instruments.

It became law on Sep 27, 2026.

CA SB 1307 · Senate Bill · 2025–2026

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Latest action
Sep 27, 2026

What it does

Existing law makes it a felony to knowingly procure or offer a false or forged instrument to be filed, registered, or recorded in a public office in this state, which, if genuine, might be filed, registered, or recorded under any law of this state or the United States. After a person is convicted of that crime or a specified waiver is obtained, and upon written motion of the prosecuting agency, existing law requires the court to issue a written order that the false or forged instrument be adjudged void ab initio. Existing law prescribes procedures for a prosecuting agency to file that motion. The California Constitution provides for the right to truth in evidence, which requires a 23 vote…

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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    Sep 27, 2026

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