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AB-1950 • 2026

Civil actions: mediation.

Civil actions: mediation.

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Sponsor
Harabedian
Last action
Official status
Senate - Consent
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Civil actions: mediation.

AB 1950, as amended, Harabedian.

What This Bill Does

  • AB 1950, as amended, Harabedian.
  • Civil actions: mediation.
  • Existing law authorizes the presiding judge, or a judge designated as an alternative to judicial arbitration, of the courts of the County of Los Angeles submit to mediation any civil case in which arbitration is otherwise required, as specified.
  • Beginning on January 1, 2027, existing law will prohibit the court from ordering a case into mediation unless, among other required conditions, the amount in controversy does not exceed $75,000.

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Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Senate - Consent

Official Summary Text

Civil actions: mediation.