All Roll Calls
Yes: 210 • No: 0
CaliforniaAB 15232025-2026 Regular SessionHouse
Court-ordered mediation.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Choosing mediators and remote options
Beginning January 1, 2027, the court must tell the parties they can agree on a mediator. If they do not agree within 15 days after the case is sent to mediation, the court picks a mediator at no cost to the parties. Mediation can be remote only if all parties agree.
New steps before court orders mediation
Beginning January 1, 2027, the court orders mediation only after a trial date is set. At least one party must tell the court they want mediation. The court cannot order mediation while discovery disputes that affect the case are still open.
Civil mediation limits: $50K now, $75K in 2027
Until January 1, 2027, the court does not order mediation if the disputed amount is over $50,000. Beginning January 1, 2027, the court orders mediation only when the amount is $75,000 or less. The court must use the set legal method to figure the amount and cannot weigh fault or defenses. Any amount stated for mediation eligibility does not lock in the case’s value later.
Mediation timing and conduct rules
Beginning January 1, 2027, parties and lawyers must follow the court’s mediation attendance and conduct rules. If everyone agrees, they may use remote technology. Mediation must finish at least 120 days before trial and cannot delay the trial date.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 9/3/2025
Item 132 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 75 • No: 0
Senate vote • 9/2/2025
Item 359 — Senate SFLOOR
Yes: 40 • No: 0
legislature vote • 6/17/2025
Vote in CS53
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 5/19/2025
Item 37 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 74 • No: 0
legislature vote • 5/6/2025
Vote in CX13
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 201, Statutes of 2025.
10/1/2025SenateApproved by the Governor.
10/1/2025legislatureEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
9/9/2025legislatureSenate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 2877.).
9/3/2025HouseIn Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
9/2/2025HouseRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2397.).
9/2/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
8/26/2025SenateRead third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
8/25/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
8/20/2025SenateRead third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
8/19/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
6/19/2025SenateFrom committee: Do pass. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 17).
6/18/2025SenateReferred to Com. on JUD.
5/28/2025SenateIn Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
5/20/2025SenateRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 1594.)
5/19/2025HouseRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
5/7/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (May 6).
5/6/2025HouseReferred to Com. on JUD.
3/24/2025HouseFrom printer. May be heard in committee April 18.
3/19/2025HouseRead first time. To print.
3/18/2025House
Bill Text
Chaptered
10/1/2025
Enrolled
9/5/2025
Amended Senate
8/25/2025
Amended Senate
8/19/2025
Introduced
3/18/2025