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AB 1597·CA·house

Notary public: service fees.

EnactedFiled Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Leticia Castillo (R)
Latest Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 39, Statutes of 2026.

Jun 30, 2026

Legislative status

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee
  3. Reported by Committee
  4. Floor Vote Scheduled
  5. Passed One Chamber
  6. Passed Both Chambers
  7. Sent to Executive
  8. Enacted

Summary

The bill amends the state statutes that set the fees notaries public can charge for their services. It applies to all notaries operating in California and may affect anyone who uses notarization services. The measure was passed by the Assembly and has been chaptered as part of the 2026 statutes.

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Vote

75 yes

0 no

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 4253.) · Mar 16, 2026

Hearings

History

  1. Referred to Com. on JUD.
  2. In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
  3. Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 4253.)
  4. Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
  5. From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (March 10).
  6. Referred to Com. on JUD.
  7. From printer. May be heard in committee February 16.
  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Leticia Castillo (R) · sponsor
  • Castillo

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