AB78Introduced in the Assembly
Attorney’s fees: book accounts.
Introduced by Phillip Chen, District 59
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Section 1717.5 of the Civil Code, relating to attorney’s fees.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 28, Statutes of 2025.
July 14, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Consent Calendar 2nd AB78 Chen · July 3, 2025
35
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Dahle | 1 | Absent |
| Mike McGuire | 2 | Yes |
| Christopher Cabaldon | 3 | Yes |
| Marie Alvarado-Gil | 4 | Yes |
| Jerry McNerney | 5 | Yes |
| Roger Niello | 6 | Yes |
| Jesse Arreguin | 7 | Yes |
| Angelique Ashby | 8 | Yes |
| Tim Grayson | 9 | Yes |
| Aisha Wahab | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee January 18.
Read first time.
Referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (March 4).
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 72. Noes 0. Page 572.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (June 24).
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 35. Noes 0. Page 1931.).
In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 28, Statutes of 2025.
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