Civil claims: public entities and employees: declaration.

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 forces any civil complaint or claim by a current or former public‑agency employee seeking monetary damages to include a sworn declaration that the allegations are true. Courts must automatically strike any complaint that lacks this verification, and agencies must report suspected perjury to the district attorney for possible investigation. The goal is to curb false claims against government entities.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 62. Noes 4. Page 5519.) · May 28, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jun 30, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 2026
• Appropriations
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Apr 7, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2. May 28, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 62. Noes 4.)
3. Apr 23, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (April 22).
5. Apr 13, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 9, 2026Read second time and amended.
7. Apr 8, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (April 7).
8. Mar 17, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
9. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on JUD.
10. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
11. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Natasha Johnson (R) · sponsor
• Johnson

Bill text

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