- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Assembly
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Sep 27, 2026
What it does
Existing law prohibits a person from filing or recording, or directing another to file or record, a lawsuit, lien, or other encumbrance against any person or entity, knowing that it is false, with the intent to harass the person or entity or to influence or hinder the person in discharging their official duties if the person is a public officer or employee. Existing law also provides that a person who files a lawsuit, lien, or other encumbrance against any person or entity in violation of this prohibition is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000.
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Done)
Floor (Done)
Law (Done)
What moved
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.