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AB-521 • 2026

Contractors State License Board: bond deposits: liability for legal fees and costs.

Contractors State License Board: bond deposits: liability for legal fees and costs.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Carrillo
Last action
Official status
Chaptered
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The effective date is not provided in the source material, only that it was chaptered on October 3, 2025.

Contractors Board Exempt From Legal Fees on Deposits

This law says the Contractors State License Board does not have to pay legal fees or costs if someone sues over a money deposit held by the board.

What This Bill Does

  • Exempts the Contractors State License Board from paying for legal fees in lawsuits about deposits.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Contractors State License Board
  • Contractors who have deposited money instead of a surety bond

Terms To Know

Registrar
The executive officer and secretary appointed to run the board.
Surety Bond
A promise from an insurance company that a contractor will follow the law.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not state when this new rule starts taking effect.
  • The source does not explain how much money is currently held in these deposits.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Chaptered

Official Summary Text

Contractors State License Board: bond deposits: liability for legal fees and costs.