AB-1875 • 2026

Dissolution of marriage.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Hart
Last action: 2026-06-11
Official status: Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Dissolution of marriage.

AB 1875, as amended, Hart.

What This Bill Does

AB 1875, as amended, Hart.
Dissolution of marriage.
Existing law governs the dissolution of marriage and legal separation.
Existing law prohibits a judgment of dissolution of marriage from being made final until 6 months have expired from the date of service of a copy of the summons and petition or the date of appearance of the respondent, whichever occurs first.

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Bill History

2026-06-11 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-06-10 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (June 9).
2026-05-28 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on JUD.
2026-05-06 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on JUD.
2026-03-24 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-03-23 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 67. Noes 0. Page 4373.)
2026-03-18 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
2026-03-17 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (March 17).
2026-03-03 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
2026-03-02 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-02 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on JUD.
2026-02-13 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
2026-02-12 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1875, as amended, Hart.
Dissolution of marriage.
Existing law governs the dissolution of marriage and legal separation. Existing law prohibits a judgment of dissolution of marriage from being made final until 6 months have expired from the date of service of a copy of the summons and petition or the date of appearance of the respondent, whichever occurs first. Existing law authorizes a court to extend the 6-month period for good cause shown. Existing law also requires a court to enter a judgment dissolving a marriage when 6 months have expired from the date of the filing of a joint petition for summary dissolution, unless a revocation has been filed.
This bill would additionally authorize the court to reduce or waive the 6-month period described above for good cause
shown.
shown, as specified, provided that the parties have resolved all material issues related to the dissolution.

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