AB-2742 • 2026

Property ownership.

Children

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Gabriel
Last action: 2026-02-21
Official status: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide specific details on what changes are made, only that they are nonsubstantive and do not alter existing laws' meanings or processes.

Property Ownership Rules

AB-2742 makes minor updates to existing laws about property ownership without changing the current rules.

What This Bill Does

Clarifies that all property has an owner, whether it is public or private.

Who It Names or Affects

People who own property
The state government

Terms To Know

Public Property: Property owned by the government, like parks or roads.
Private Property: Property owned by individuals or companies.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not change how property is bought, sold, or managed.
It only updates the wording of existing laws without changing their meaning.

Bill History

2026-02-21 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
2026-02-20 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2742, as introduced, Gabriel.
Property ownership.
Existing law provides that all property has an owner, whether that owner is the state, and the property is public, or the owner is an individual, and the property is private.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

Download Bill PDF