California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 20 — Construction defect actions: attorneys.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Existing law, applicable to residences originally sold on or after January 1, 2003, specifies the rights and requirements of a homeowner to bring an action for construction defects. Existing law also requires an association that manages a common interest development to follow a certain procedure when filing a claim for defects in the design or construction of the development, as specified. Existing law requires sellers of real property to disclose certain facts concerning the property. This bill would require an attorney who solicits or consults with a client or potential client for purposes of filing a residential construction defect action to provide certain written information to the client, including a description of a seller's duty to disclose certain facts concerning real property, as specified. The bill would specify that a failure to comply with this requirement constitutes cause for professional discipline.

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Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

  4. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  5. From printer. May be heard in committee January 6.

  6. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Halderman · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Halderman

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Votes

Do pass.

Failed 3 Yea · 7 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 1000
Unaffiliated 2700
Total 3700
% of votes cast 30%70%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Atkins — Nay
Feuer — Nay
Gorell — Yea
Monning — Nay
Wagner — Yea
Wieckowski — Nay
Huber — Nay
Huffman — Nay
Dickinson — Nay
Jones, Brian W. Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 20 do?
Existing law, applicable to residences originally sold on or after January 1, 2003, specifies the rights and requirements of a homeowner to bring an action for construction defects. Existing law also requires an association that manages a common interest development to follow a certain procedure when filing a claim for defects in the design or construction of the development, as specified. Existing law requires sellers of real property to disclose certain facts concerning the property. This bill would require an attorney who solicits or consults with a client or potential client for purposes of filing a residential construction defect action to provide certain written information to the client, including a description of a seller's duty to disclose certain facts concerning real property, as specified. The bill would specify that a failure to comply with this requirement constitutes cause for professional discipline.
Who sponsors AB 20?
AB 20 is sponsored by Halderman.
What is the current status of AB 20?
This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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