California bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
California SB 882
Remote court appearances.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Rubio
Summary
Official abstract published by the California legislature· summary
Existing law authorizes, until January 1, 2027, a party to appear remotely and a court to conduct conferences, hearings, proceedings, and trials in civil cases, in whole or in part, through the use of remote technology.
This bill would extend the operation of these provisions to January 31, 2029. The bill would additionally authorize any non-party witness to appear remotely pursuant to these provisions.
Text versions
- 03/25/26 - Amended Senate· Mar 25, 2026
- 01/13/26 - Introduced· Jan 13, 2026
- SB882
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
April 21 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. - Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Set for hearing April 21. - Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Re-referred to Com. on JUD. - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. - Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Com. on RLS. - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 13. - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.