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SB 932: Civil proceedings: real party in interest.
What SB 932 does, verified October 2, 2026
This bill aims to add a new section to the code of civil procedure, which requires an action to be prosecuted in the name of the original real party in interest. The bill would also necessitate an assignee to identify the assignor who is the original real party in interest on the first document filed in a proceeding. This change is intended to clarify the responsibilities of assignees and ensure that cases are prosecuted by the correct party.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 990, Statutes of 2026. (2026-09-30)Alert me
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| Sep. 30, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 990, Statutes of 2026. |
| Sep. 30, 2026 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 6259.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
Latest bill textChaptered version, September 30, 2026 · 188 words
Senate Bill No. 932
CHAPTER 990
An act to add Section 369.6 to the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil proceedings.
[ Approved by Governor September 30, 2026. Filed with Secretary of State September 30, 2026. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 932, Hurtado. Civil proceedings: real party in interest.
Existing law requires an action to be prosecuted in the name of the real party in interest, except as otherwise provided by statute.
This bill would require an assignee to identify the assignor who is the original real party in interest in the title of the case on the first document the assignee files in a proceeding.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 369.6 is added to the Code of Civil Procedure, to read:369.6.
An assignee who has been assigned rights in a proceeding by an assignor who is the original real party in interest in the proceeding shall identify the assignor and original real party in interest in the title of the case on the first document the assignee files in the proceeding.Text of SB 932 as chaptered, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions