SB29Introduced in the Senate
Civil actions: decedent’s cause of action.
Introduced by John Laird, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to amend Section 377.34 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil actions.
Where it stands
Ordered to inactive file on request of Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry.
September 13, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · July 8, 2025
9
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Damon Connolly | 12 | Yes |
| Catherine Stefani | 19 | Yes |
| Diane Papan | 21 | Yes |
| Ash Kalra | 25 | Yes |
| Alexandra Macedo | 33 | No |
| Gregg Hart | 37 | Yes |
| John Harabedian | 41 | Yes |
| Rick Zbur | 51 | Yes |
| Isaac Bryan | 55 | Yes |
| Blanca Pacheco | 64 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
From printer. May be acted upon on or after January 2.
Referred to Coms. on JUD. and APPR.
Set for hearing April 1.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 2. Page 609.) (April 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing April 21.
April 21 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Set for hearing May 23.
From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 1. Page 1188.) (May 23).
Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 21. Noes 10. Page 1516.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Com. on JUD.
Coauthors revised.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 3.) (July 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.
August 29 hearing postponed by committee.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Assembly Rule 96 suspended. (Ayes 55. Noes 18. Page 3163.)
Withdrawn from committee.
Ordered to third reading.
Ordered to inactive file on request of Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry.
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