SB-1433 • 2026

Maintenance of the codes.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Judiciary (S) - ()
Last action: 2026-04-16
Official status: In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact nature of the updates and which specific parts of the law will be changed are not detailed in the provided source material.

Keeping Laws Up-to-Date

This bill makes nonsubstantive changes in various provisions of the law based on advice from the Legislative Counsel.

What This Bill Does

The bill follows suggestions made by the Legislative Counsel to update certain parts of the law.
It does not change how people or businesses act; it only updates language and formatting.
These changes help keep all the codes organized and clear for everyone who uses them.

Who It Names or Affects

The Legislative Counsel, who advises on updating laws.
People who use California's legal codes, like lawyers and judges.

Terms To Know

Legislative Counsel: A group that helps the Legislature by giving advice on making or changing laws.
Codes: Collections of laws grouped together by subject, like business law or criminal law.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not change how people follow the law; it only updates the language in legal codes.
It is unclear which specific parts of the law will be changed until more details are provided.

Bill History

2026-04-16 California Legislative Information
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
2026-04-16 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
2026-04-09 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.
2026-04-08 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 7).
2026-04-02 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing April 7.
2026-03-18 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on JUD.
2026-03-06 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be acted upon on or after April 5.
2026-03-05 California Legislative Information
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

SB 1433, as introduced, Committee on Judiciary.
Maintenance of the codes.
Existing law directs the Legislative Counsel to advise the Legislature from time to time as to legislation necessary to maintain the codes.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes in various provisions of the law to effectuate the recommendations made by the Legislative Counsel to the Legislature.

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