SB 1307: False or forged instruments.

Official summary

Legislative Counsel’s Digest (official, as of the latest version). Written by nonpartisan legislative staff; reproduced verbatim.

Existing law makes it a felony to knowingly procure or offer a false or forged instrument to be filed, registered, or recorded in a public office in this state, which, if genuine, might be filed, registered, or recorded under any law of this state or the United States. After a person is convicted of that crime or a specified waiver is obtained, and upon written motion of the prosecuting agency, existing law requires the court to issue a written order that the false or forged instrument be adjudged void ab initio. Existing law prescribes procedures for a prosecuting agency to file that motion. The California Constitution provides for the right to truth in evidence, which requires a 23 vote of the Legislature to exclude any relevant evidence from any criminal proceeding, as specified.

This bill would authorize a defendant who is granted diversion to stipulate to the voiding of the false or forged instrument. The bill would authorize a court in those circumstances, upon a motion by the prosecution, to issue a written order that the false or forged instrument be adjudged void ab initio. The bill would, if the defendant withdraws from diversion or fails to complete the terms of diversion and criminal proceedings are reinstated, prohibit the stipulation from being used in connection with any civil or criminal proceeding without the defendant’s consent. Because that prohibition would affect the admissibility of relevant evidence in criminal proceedings, the bill would require a 23 vote of the Legislature.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. September 27, 2026Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 695, Statutes of 2026.
2. September 27, 2026Approved by the Governor.
3. August 21, 2026Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
4. August 18, 2026Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 5518.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
5. August 18, 2026In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
6. August 17, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 71. Noes 0. Page 6210.) Ordered to the Senate.
7. June 25, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
8. June 24, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 23).
9. June 17, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
10. June 15, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
11. June 3, 2026June 9 hearing postponed by committee.
12. May 26, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.