S08185Introduced in the Senate
Prohibits persons, firms, or corporations whose interests are adverse to that of a person who received personal injuries or death as a result of an action by such person, firm or corporation from negotiating any contracts or settlements releasing such person, firm or corporation from liability for the tortious or potentially tortious act within thirty days of such act.
Introduced by Julia Salazar, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits persons, firms, or corporations whose interests are adverse to that of a person who received personal injuries or death as a result of an action by such person, firm or corporation from negotiating any contracts or settlements releasing such person, firm or corporation from liability for the tortious or potentially tortious act within thirty days of such act.
Where it stands
VETOED MEMO.160
December 19, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 17, 2025
90
Yes
45
No
15
Absent or Not Voting
150 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly 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 assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | No |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | No |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Doug Smith | 5 | No |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | No |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | No |
| Michael Durso | 9 | No |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
1ST REPORT CAL.1425
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to ways and means
substituted for a8706
ordered to third reading rules cal.690
passed assembly
returned to senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
VETOED MEMO.160
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