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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Section 526a of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil actions.
AI Summary
This bill expands the ability of taxpayers to sue to prevent illegal spending or waste of public funds by allowing individuals to bring actions not only against local agencies but also against the state or state agencies. Previously, only residents or property owners who paid taxes to a local agency could sue to prevent illegal expenditures by that local agency. This bill broadens the definition of "local agency" to include "governmental agency," which now explicitly encompasses the state and its agencies, meaning anyone who pays taxes that fund the state or a state agency can now take legal action to prevent misuse of those funds.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read first time. To print. (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2690 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2690#99INT |
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