Summary
Existing law requires an action to be prosecuted in the name of the real party in interest, except as otherwise provided by statute.
This bill would require an assignee to identify the assignor who is the original real party in interest in the title of the case on the first document the assignee files in a proceeding.
Bill text versions
Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
SenateJan 30, 2026
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 1.
SenateFeb 11, 2026
Referred to Com. on JUD.
SenateMar 16, 2026
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
SenateMar 16, 2026
Set for hearing March 24.
SenateMar 24, 2026
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (March 24).
SenateMar 25, 2026
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Senate