California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

AB 150 — Disabled persons: rights: liability.

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
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Under existing law, a person, firm, or corporation that interferes with various specified rights of a disabled individual is liable for the actual damages of each offense and any amount determined by a judge or jury of up to 3 times the amount of the actual damages, but in no case less than $1,000. This bill would establish notice requirements for a plaintiff to follow before bringing an action against a small business, as defined, for an alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) . The bill would require the plaintiff to provide notice to a business at least 6 months before filing the complaint. The bill would also preclude commencement of an action against a small business for an alleged ADA violation if the small business has made a good faith effort to correct the alleged violation.

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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, second hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

  4. Coauthors revised.

  5. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  6. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee February 10.

  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Dahle · Cosponsor
  • Baker · Cosponsor
  • Bates · Cosponsor
  • Phillip Chen · Cosponsor
  • Cunningham · Cosponsor
  • Mathis · Primary
  • Waldron · Cosponsor
  • Bill Berryhill · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 114 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Mathis

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (114)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 150 do?
Under existing law, a person, firm, or corporation that interferes with various specified rights of a disabled individual is liable for the actual damages of each offense and any amount determined by a judge or jury of up to 3 times the amount of the actual damages, but in no case less than $1,000. This bill would establish notice requirements for a plaintiff to follow before bringing an action against a small business, as defined, for an alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) . The bill would require the plaintiff to provide notice to a business at least 6 months before filing the complaint. The bill would also preclude commencement of an action against a small business for an alleged ADA violation if the small business has made a good faith effort to correct the alleged violation.
Who sponsors AB 150?
AB 150 is sponsored by Dahle, Baker, Bates, Chen, Phillip (Republican), Cunningham, Mathis, Waldron, and Bill Berryhill.
What is the current status of AB 150?
This bill died with 2017-2018 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.
Where can I track AB 150?
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