California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2391 — Residential property: possession by declaration.

Last action — In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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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 2015-2016 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Until January 1, 2018, existing law permits an owner of specified residential property in the Cities of Palmdale and Lancaster in the County of Los Angeles or the City of Ukiah in the County of Mendocino to register vacant real property with the local law enforcement agency and to execute, under penalty of perjury, a Declaration of Ownership of Residential Real Property that may be filed with the local law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction in which the property is located. Existing law requires the local law enforcement agency with which the property is registered to respond as soon as practicable after being notified that an unauthorized person has been found on the property and take specified action, including requiring a person who is found on the property to produce written authorization to be on the property or other evidence demonstrating the person's right to possession, and notifying any person who does not produce that authorization or other evidence that the owner or owner's agency may seek to obtain a court order and that the person will be subject to arrest for trespass if he or she is subsequently found on the property in violation of that order. This bill would extend the sunset date for these provisions until January 1, 2020. The bill would also make its provisions applicable to the County of San Bernardino and its cities, if the county or city adopts an ordinance or resolution indicating the intent of the city or county to participate, as specified. By extending the sunset date, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program by extending the time in which cities currently subject to the program must continue to comply and by expanding the scope of the crime of perjury. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that with regard to certain mandates no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. With regard to any other mandates, this bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs so mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  3. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

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

  5. Referred to Coms. on JUD. and L. GOV.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.

  7. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Steinorth · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Steinorth

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2391 do?
Until January 1, 2018, existing law permits an owner of specified residential property in the Cities of Palmdale and Lancaster in the County of Los Angeles or the City of Ukiah in the County of Mendocino to register vacant real property with the local law enforcement agency and to execute, under penalty of perjury, a Declaration of Ownership of Residential Real Property that may be filed with the local law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction in which the property is located. Existing law requires the local law enforcement agency with which the property is registered to respond as soon as practicable after being notified that an unauthorized person has been found on the property and take specified action, including requiring a person who is found on the property to produce written authorization to be on the property or other evidence demonstrating the person's right to possession, and notifying any person who does not produce that authorization or other evidence that the owner or owner's agency may seek to obtain a court order and that the person will be subject to arrest for trespass if he or she is subsequently found on the property in violation of that order. This bill would extend the sunset date for these provisions until January 1, 2020. The bill would also make its provisions applicable to the County of San Bernardino and its cities, if the county or city adopts an ordinance or resolution indicating the intent of the city or county to participate, as specified. By extending the sunset date, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program by extending the time in which cities currently subject to the program must continue to comply and by expanding the scope of the crime of perjury. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that with regard to certain mandates no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. With regard to any other mandates, this bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs so mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Who sponsors AB 2391?
AB 2391 is sponsored by Steinorth.
What is the current status of AB 2391?
This bill died with 2015-2016 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 2391?
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