California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 425 — Bonds: public entities as beneficiaries.

Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Existing law, the Bond and Undertaking Law, prescribes procedures for a bond or undertaking that is executed, filed, posted, furnished, or otherwise given as a security pursuant to any statute, except as specified. Unless a statute providing for a bond indicates that the bond becomes effective at a different time, a bond is effective at the time it is given or, if the statute requires that the bond be approved, at the time it is approved. This bill would specify that if a statute provides for a bond to be given to or in favor of a beneficiary that is a public entity, as defined, in connection with the purchase, construction, expansion, improvement, or rehabilitation of any real or other tangible personal property, that bond is not effective unless the beneficiary agrees to (1) make all payments to the principal, or to the surety if the surety agrees to complete the work upon the principal's default, and (2) perform all necessary obligations owed to the principal under the contract for the work.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. April 29 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

  3. Set for hearing April 29.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  6. Withdrawn from committee.

  7. April 9 hearing postponed by committee.

  8. Set for hearing April 9.

  9. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on INS.

  10. Referred to Com. on INS.

  11. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 21.

  12. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 425 do?
Existing law, the Bond and Undertaking Law, prescribes procedures for a bond or undertaking that is executed, filed, posted, furnished, or otherwise given as a security pursuant to any statute, except as specified. Unless a statute providing for a bond indicates that the bond becomes effective at a different time, a bond is effective at the time it is given or, if the statute requires that the bond be approved, at the time it is approved. This bill would specify that if a statute provides for a bond to be given to or in favor of a beneficiary that is a public entity, as defined, in connection with the purchase, construction, expansion, improvement, or rehabilitation of any real or other tangible personal property, that bond is not effective unless the beneficiary agrees to (1) make all payments to the principal, or to the surety if the surety agrees to complete the work upon the principal's default, and (2) perform all necessary obligations owed to the principal under the contract for the work.
Who sponsors SB 425?
SB 425 is sponsored by Rubio, Susan (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 425?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 425?
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