California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 882 — Remote court appearances.

Last action — April 21 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

  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 January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

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Summary

Existing law authorizes, until January 1, 2027, a party to appear remotely and a court to conduct conferences, hearings, proceedings, and trials in civil cases, in whole or in part, through the use of remote technology. This bill would extend the operation of these provisions to January 31, 2029. The bill would additionally authorize any non-party witness to appear remotely pursuant to these provisions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. April 21 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. Set for hearing April 21.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

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

  5. Referred to Com. on RLS.

  6. From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 13.

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 882 do?
Existing law authorizes, until January 1, 2027, a party to appear remotely and a court to conduct conferences, hearings, proceedings, and trials in civil cases, in whole or in part, through the use of remote technology. This bill would extend the operation of these provisions to January 31, 2029. The bill would additionally authorize any non-party witness to appear remotely pursuant to these provisions.
Who sponsors SB 882?
SB 882 is sponsored by Rubio, Susan (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 882?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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