AB483Introduced in the Assembly
Fixed term installment contracts: early termination fees.
Introduced by Jacqui Irwin, District 42
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to add Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 17800) to Part 3 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to contracts.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 557, Statutes of 2025.
October 10, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 483 Irwin Concurrence in Senate Amendments · September 10, 2025
78
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
80 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | Yes |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| James Gallagher | 3 | Yes |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | Yes |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| David Tangipa | 8 | Absent |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Yes |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.
Referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 9. Noes 4.) (April 1).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 46. Noes 12. Page 1034.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 1.) (June 24).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 1. Page 2663.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 3219.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 557, Statutes of 2025.
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