AB 2529: Civil claims: public entities and employees: declaration.
This bill aims to expand the crime of perjury to cover public employees and former employees seeking monetary damages against their former employers. A civil complaint or cross-complaint filed by an employee or former employee must be verified under penalty of perjury. The court can grant a motion to strike the complaint if it is not verified. Additionally, the bill requires public agencies to report to the district attorney if they suspect perjury in a claim, and authorizes the district attorney to investigate and take action. This expansion of perjury can be considered a state-mandated local program.
| Sep. 08, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m. |
| Aug. 28, 2026 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Aug. 27, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 04, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8. |