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AB 1384
Summary proceedings for obtaining possession of real property: procedural requirements.
Assembly · Other
What this bill does
This bill would instead limit the court's authority to set a later hearing for a noticed motion. The bill would permit the court to order the hearing held on a later date upon the written stipulation of the parties or upon good cause shown in the case of a residential or commercial tenancy, not to exceed 10 court days after the first date set for a hearing on the motion in the case of a commercial tenancy. …
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Existing law establishes procedures relating to an action for unlawful detainer, and sets timelines regarding the filing of a complaint and the defendant's response, including a demurrer or motion to strike, as specified. The hearing on such a motion is required to occur within 5 to 7 court days after its filing, unless good cause is shown, in which case the hearing may occur on a later date on notice prescribed by the court.
This bill would instead limit the court's authority to set a later hearing for a noticed motion. The bill would permit the court to order the hearing held on a later date upon the written stipulation of the parties or upon good cause shown in the case of a residential or commercial tenancy, not to exceed 10 court days after the first date set for a hearing on the motion in the case of a commercial tenancy.
Official summary from the Legislative Counsel’s office, via OpenStates.
Floor votes (2)
September 3, 2025 — Third reading vote
Passed · 40 yes · 0 no
Yes (40): Ben Allen, Marie Alvarado-Gil, Bob Archuleta, Jesse Arreguín, Angelique Ashby, Josh Becker, Catherine Blakespear, Christopher Cabaldon, Anna Caballero, Sabrina Cervantes, Steve Choi, Dave Cortese, Megan Dahle, María Elena Durazo, Lena Gonzalez, Tim Grayson, Shannon Grove, Melissa Hurtado, Brian Jones, John Laird, Monique Limón, Mike McGuire, Jerry McNerney, Caroline Menjivar, Roger Niello, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Steve Padilla, Sasha Pérez, Eloise Reyes, Laura Richardson, Susan Rubio, Kelly Seyarto, Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, Henry Stern, Tony Strickland, Tom Umberg, Suzette Valladares, Aisha Wahab, Akilah Weber Pierson, Scott Wiener
Official motion wording
3rd Reading AB1384 Nguyen et al. By Richardson
Official record: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
September 9, 2025 — Concurrence vote
Passed · 80 yes · 0 no
Yes (80): Dawn Addis, Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, Patrick Ahrens, Juan Alanis, David Alvarez, Joaquin Arambula, Jasmeet Bains, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Steve Bennett, Marc Berman, Blanca Rubio, Tasha Boerner, Mia Bonta, Isaac Bryan, Lisa Calderon, Jessica Caloza, Juan Carrillo, Leticia Castillo, Celeste Rodriguez, Phillip Chen, Damon Connolly, Laurie Davies, Carl DeMaio, Diane Dixon, Sade Elhawary, Stan Ellis, Heath Flora, Mike Fong, Jesse Gabriel, James Gallagher, Robert Garcia, Mike Gipson, Heather Hadwick, Matt Haney, John Harabedian, Gregg Hart, Joshua Hoover, Jacqui Irwin, Corey Jackson, Jeff Gonzalez, Natasha Johnson, Ash Kalra, Maggy Krell, Tom Lackey, Alex Lee, Josh Lowenthal, Ali Macedo, Mark González, Tina McKinnor, Michelle Rodriguez, Al Muratsuchi, Stephanie Nguyen, Liz Ortega, Blanca Pacheco, Diane Papan, Darsh Patel, Joe Patterson, Gail Pellerin, Cottie Petrie-Norris, Sharon Quirk-Silva, James Ramos, Rhodesia Ransom, Robert Rivas, Chris Rogers, Kate Sanchez, Pilar Schiavo, Nick Schultz, LaShae Sharp-Collins, José Solache, Esmeralda Soria, Catherine Stefani, Tri Ta, David Tangipa, Avelino Valencia, Greg Wallis, Chris Ward, Buffy Wicks, Lori Wilson, Rick Zbur, Anamarie Ávila Farías
Official motion wording
AB 1384 Nguyen Concurrence in Senate Amendments
Official record: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov