California 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 676 — Civil actions: forcible entry, forcible detainer, or unlawful detainer.

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Existing law governs the procedure relating to an action for forcible entry, forcible detainer, or unlawful detainer, and provides for specific timelines regarding the filing of a complaint and the defendant's response. Existing law authorizes a defendant, on or before the day fixed for the defendant's appearance, to appear and answer or demur in those specified actions. Existing law authorizes a party to move for summary judgment at any time after the answer is filed upon giving 5 days notice. This bill would also authorize a defendant to file a motion to strike on or before the day fixed for the defendant's appearance. The bill would authorize a party to file a motion for summary adjudication in the same manner as a motion for summary judgment.

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Action History

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

  2. April 27 hearing postponed by committee.

  3. Set for hearing April 27.

  4. April 13 set for second hearing canceled at the request of author.

  5. Set for hearing April 13.

  6. April 6 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

  7. Set for hearing April 6.

  8. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  9. Joint Rule 55 suspended. (Ayes 32. Noes 4. Page 272.)

  10. (Ayes 32. Noes 4.)

  11. Art. IV. Sec. 8(a) of the Constitution dispensed with.

  12. Read first time.

  13. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 24.

  14. Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Bates · Primary

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  • Bates

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 676 do?
Existing law governs the procedure relating to an action for forcible entry, forcible detainer, or unlawful detainer, and provides for specific timelines regarding the filing of a complaint and the defendant's response. Existing law authorizes a defendant, on or before the day fixed for the defendant's appearance, to appear and answer or demur in those specified actions. Existing law authorizes a party to move for summary judgment at any time after the answer is filed upon giving 5 days notice. This bill would also authorize a defendant to file a motion to strike on or before the day fixed for the defendant's appearance. The bill would authorize a party to file a motion for summary adjudication in the same manner as a motion for summary judgment.
Who sponsors SB 676?
SB 676 is sponsored by Bates.
What is the current status of SB 676?
This bill died with 2021-2022 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 SB 676?
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