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CaliforniaAB 5152025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Trial: statement of decision.

Sponsored By: Blanca Pacheco (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Clear decision statements for bench trials

In bench trials, you can ask the judge for a statement that explains the facts and law on each main disputed issue. Until January 1, 2027, ask within 10 days after the tentative decision (for very short trials, ask before the case is submitted). Starting January 1, 2027, ask before the case is submitted, in writing or aloud if the hearing is transcribed. The court serves the written statement on all parties, and any party can object within 10 days. The court may hold a hearing and issue a final or amended statement. The judge can ask a party to draft the statement or a proposed judgment, and courts use forms and may adjust deadlines for good cause. In short trials, the court may state the decision on the record.

Faster court judgment entry after trials

Until January 1, 2027, after a jury verdict the clerk enters judgment within 24 hours unless the court reserves the case or grants a stay. Starting January 1, 2027, jury cases keep the 24‑hour rule. For bench trials starting January 1, 2027, the clerk enters judgment within 30 days after the court’s decision if no statement is requested, or within 30 days after the statement of decision is final if one is requested. A judgment has no legal effect until it is entered.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Blanca Pacheco

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 234 • No: 0

House vote • 9/10/2025

Item 207 — Assembly AFLOOR

Yes: 78 • No: 0

Senate vote • 9/9/2025

Item 211 — Senate SFLOOR

Yes: 40 • No: 0

legislature vote • 7/15/2025

Vote in CS53

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 5/1/2025

Item 181 — Assembly AFLOOR

Yes: 76 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/23/2025

Vote in CX25

Yes: 15 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/8/2025

Vote in CX13

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 559, Statutes of 2025.

    10/10/2025Senate

  2. Approved by the Governor.

    10/10/2025legislature

  3. Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.

    9/22/2025legislature

  4. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 3195.).

    9/10/2025House

  5. In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.

    9/9/2025House

  6. Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2747.).

    9/9/2025Senate

  7. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

    9/3/2025Senate

  8. Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.

    9/2/2025Senate

  9. Ordered to third reading.

    8/21/2025Senate

  10. From Consent Calendar.

    8/21/2025Senate

  11. Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.

    8/20/2025Senate

  12. From committee: Be ordered to second reading file pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8 and ordered to Consent Calendar.

    8/19/2025Senate

  13. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (July 15). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

    7/16/2025Senate

  14. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on JUD.

    7/3/2025Senate

  15. Referred to Com. on JUD.

    5/14/2025Senate

  16. In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

    5/1/2025Senate

  17. Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 1386.)

    5/1/2025House

  18. Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.

    4/24/2025House

  19. From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 23).

    4/23/2025House

  20. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

    4/8/2025House

  21. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

    3/17/2025House

  22. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

    3/13/2025House

  23. Referred to Com. on JUD.

    3/13/2025House

  24. From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.

    2/11/2025House

  25. Read first time. To print.

    2/10/2025House

Bill Text

  • Chaptered

    10/10/2025

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  • Enrolled

    9/12/2025

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  • Amended Senate

    9/2/2025

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  • Amended Senate

    7/3/2025

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  • Amended Assembly

    3/13/2025

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  • Introduced

    2/10/2025

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