Catherine Stefani
- Democratic
- Assemblymember
- District 19
Author
Existing law authorizes the issuance of temporary restraining orders in proceedings for dissolution of marriage, nullity of marriage, legal separation of the parties, and under the Uniform Parentage Act. Existing law requires that a temporary restraining order issued under these provisions remains in effect until the petition is dismissed, a final judgment is entered, or until further court order. Existing law prohibits the parties subject to a temporary restraining order from, among others, cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their child or children for whom support may be ordered. Commencing on January 1, 2027, this bill would further prohibit both parties from allowing a plan to lapse for nonpayment of premiums or for failing to renew insurance, as specified.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 48, Statutes of 2025.
Approved by the Governor.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 1706.).
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (June 17).
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 76. Noes 0.)
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (March 25).
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.
Read first time.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
Introduced. To print.
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| AB1297 | HTML |
| 02/21/25 - Introduced | |
| 03/19/25 - Amended Assembly | |
| 06/24/25 - Enrolled | |
| 07/14/25 - Chaptered |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| 03/21/25- Assembly Judiciary | |
| 06/13/25- Senate Judiciary | |
| 06/19/25- Sen. Floor Analyses |
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