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California bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session

California AB 1297

Automatic temporary restraining orders.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Summary

Official abstract published by the California legislature· summary

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.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Jun 23, 2025
Senate		Consent Calendar 2ndpassSet your home in California to see
Jun 17, 2025
Senate		Do pass and be ordered to the Consent CalendarpassSet your home in California to see
Apr 1, 2025
House		AB 1297 Stefani Consent Calendar Second DaypassSet your home in California to see
Mar 25, 2025
House		Do pass. To Consent Calendar.passSet your home in California to see

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