An act to add Section 369.6 to the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil proceedings.
Summary
SB 932 would add Section 369.6 to the Code of Civil Procedure to require an assignee in a civil proceeding to identify the assignor—the original real party in interest—in the title of the case on the first document the assignee files. In practical terms, the bill is aimed at making it clear from the outset who originally held the rights at issue when those rights have been transferred to another party.
The measure does not change who may sue as the real party in interest under existing law, but it adds a captioning and disclosure requirement for assignees. It applies to the first filing by the assignee in the proceeding and would affect civil litigants, especially assignees and parties involved in assigned claims or transferred rights.
Impact
SB 932 would create a new procedural requirement in California civil cases by amending the Code of Civil Procedure by adding Section 369.6. It would require assignees to disclose the original assignor and real party in interest in the case title on their first filing, increasing transparency in litigation involving assigned claims. The bill does not appear to impose a fiscal impact, local program mandate, or substantive change to underlying rights, but it would affect pleading and caption practices for assignees and their counsel.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests the bill was received favorably, with a 12-0 do pass vote in committee and no recorded opposition in the provided materials. The lack of committee transcript discussion limits insight into detailed debate, but the unanimous vote indicates broad agreement on the bill’s purpose and approach. The bill’s progression to third reading also suggests it was moving forward without significant procedural resistance.
Contention
No specific points of contention are reflected in the provided committee materials or vote record. Based on the text, any potential concerns would likely center on whether the new caption requirement adds administrative burden or could complicate filings for assignees, while supporters would likely view it as a modest transparency measure that helps identify the true origin of a claim. However, no explicit opposition or competing arguments are documented in the supplied record.