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CA AB2159

CA AB2159
Evidence: immigration status.


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Introduced
02/17/2016
In Committee
06/15/2016
Crossed Over
04/07/2016
Passed
08/02/2016
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/17/2016

Introduced Session

2015-2016 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to add Section 351.2 to the Evidence Code, relating to evidence.

AI Summary

This bill, in civil cases involving personal injury or wrongful death, prohibits the introduction of evidence about a person's immigration status and prevents any attempts to discover this information. This means that a person's immigration status cannot be used against them in court in these types of lawsuits, nor can lawyers ask questions or request documents to find out about it. The bill clarifies that these new restrictions do not change the existing rules for what evidence is considered relevant or admissible, or how discovery is conducted, under other specific laws.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 132, Statutes of 2016. (on 08/17/2016)

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