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AB 78: Attorney’s fees: book accounts.
What AB 78 does, verified December 7, 2025
This bill amends the law regarding attorney's fees in contract disputes. It increases the maximum amount that can be awarded for attorney's fees and costs in actions based on book accounts. The new maximum amounts are $1,200 for personal, family, or household purposes, and $1,600 for all other purposes. The award is still limited to 25% of the principal obligation owing on the contract, whichever is less.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 28, Statutes of 2025. (2025-07-03)Alert me
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| Jul. 14, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 28, Statutes of 2025. |
| Jul. 14, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Jul. 11, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m. |
| Jul. 03, 2025 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 35. Noes 0. Page 1931.). |
| Jul. 03, 2025 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |