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    AB-62
    Civil Rights & Liberties

    Agency: racially motivated eminent domain.

    Introduced
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Establishes a process for victims of racially motivated eminent domain to reclaim property or receive compensation.
    • Requires the Office of Legal Affairs to review claims and determine fair market value of historically seized properties.
    • Authorizes dispossessed owners to receive returned property, equivalent public property, or financial compensation.
    • Allows victims to challenge denied claims without any statute of limitations restrictions.

    Summary

    Assembly Member McKinnor's legislation establishing a framework for addressing historical cases of racially motivated eminent domain would create a new process for dispossessed property owners and their descendants to seek restitution through California's Office of Legal Affairs. The bill defines racially motivated eminent domain as cases where state or local agencies acquired private property without providing just compensation due to the owner's race or ethnicity.

    Under the proposed system, the Office of Legal Affairs would review applications from individuals claiming to be dispossessed owners, investigate the circumstances of the property taking, and determine whether racial discrimination influenced the acquisition or compensation process. For validated claims, the office would assess the present-day fair market value of the taken property and certify the dispossessed owner's entitlement to either reclaim the original property, receive comparable publicly held property, or obtain financial compensation adjusted for inflation.

    The legislation includes provisions for appeals and judicial review of agency determinations. Dispossessed owners whose claims are rejected may appeal within 60 days and provide additional supporting documentation. If a state or local agency contests the Office of Legal Affairs' findings, dispossessed owners retain the right to challenge the taking or compensation amount through existing eminent domain laws, with no statute of limitations restrictions. The bill specifies that these remedial actions would not invalidate existing property titles except through the prescribed legal procedures.

    The measure would also exempt several state entities, including the Office of Legal Affairs, from restrictions on employing in-house counsel for certain proceedings. Implementation of the program would be contingent on legislative appropriation of necessary funds.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1100
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Read first time. To print.
    Assembly Floor
    Read first time. To print.
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mia BontaD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lola Smallwood-CuevasD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lori WilsonD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Mia BontaD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Lola Smallwood-CuevasD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lori WilsonD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
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    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
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    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
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    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Bill Author
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    Mike GipsonD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
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    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Isaac BryanD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
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    Tina McKinnorD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
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    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rhodesia RansomD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
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    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Corey JacksonD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
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    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Akilah Weber PiersonD
    Senator
    Bill Author
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    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Tina McKinnor
    Tina McKinnorD
    California State Assembly Member
    Co-Authors
    Lori Wilson
    Lori WilsonD
    California State Assembly Member
    Akilah Weber Pierson
    Akilah Weber PiersonD
    California State Senator
    Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
    Lola Smallwood-CuevasD
    California State Senator
    LaShae Sharp-Collins
    LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
    California State Assembly Member
    Laura Richardson
    Laura RichardsonD
    California State Senator
    Rhodesia Ransom
    Rhodesia RansomD
    California State Assembly Member
    Corey Jackson
    Corey JacksonD
    California State Assembly Member
    Mike Gipson
    Mike GipsonD
    California State Assembly Member
    Sade Elhawary
    Sade ElhawaryD
    California State Assembly Member
    Isaac Bryan
    Isaac BryanD
    California State Assembly Member
    Mia Bonta
    Mia BontaD
    California State Assembly Member
    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (12/2/2024)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    April 29, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    91212PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Establishes a process for victims of racially motivated eminent domain to reclaim property or receive compensation.
    • Requires the Office of Legal Affairs to review claims and determine fair market value of historically seized properties.
    • Authorizes dispossessed owners to receive returned property, equivalent public property, or financial compensation.
    • Allows victims to challenge denied claims without any statute of limitations restrictions.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Tina McKinnor
    Tina McKinnorD
    California State Assembly Member
    Co-Authors
    Lori Wilson
    Lori WilsonD
    California State Assembly Member
    Akilah Weber Pierson
    Akilah Weber PiersonD
    California State Senator
    Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
    Lola Smallwood-CuevasD
    California State Senator
    LaShae Sharp-Collins
    LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
    California State Assembly Member
    Laura Richardson
    Laura RichardsonD
    California State Senator
    Rhodesia Ransom
    Rhodesia RansomD
    California State Assembly Member
    Corey Jackson
    Corey JacksonD
    California State Assembly Member
    Mike Gipson
    Mike GipsonD
    California State Assembly Member
    Sade Elhawary
    Sade ElhawaryD
    California State Assembly Member
    Isaac Bryan
    Isaac BryanD
    California State Assembly Member
    Mia Bonta
    Mia BontaD
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Member McKinnor's legislation establishing a framework for addressing historical cases of racially motivated eminent domain would create a new process for dispossessed property owners and their descendants to seek restitution through California's Office of Legal Affairs. The bill defines racially motivated eminent domain as cases where state or local agencies acquired private property without providing just compensation due to the owner's race or ethnicity.

    Under the proposed system, the Office of Legal Affairs would review applications from individuals claiming to be dispossessed owners, investigate the circumstances of the property taking, and determine whether racial discrimination influenced the acquisition or compensation process. For validated claims, the office would assess the present-day fair market value of the taken property and certify the dispossessed owner's entitlement to either reclaim the original property, receive comparable publicly held property, or obtain financial compensation adjusted for inflation.

    The legislation includes provisions for appeals and judicial review of agency determinations. Dispossessed owners whose claims are rejected may appeal within 60 days and provide additional supporting documentation. If a state or local agency contests the Office of Legal Affairs' findings, dispossessed owners retain the right to challenge the taking or compensation amount through existing eminent domain laws, with no statute of limitations restrictions. The bill specifies that these remedial actions would not invalidate existing property titles except through the prescribed legal procedures.

    The measure would also exempt several state entities, including the Office of Legal Affairs, from restrictions on employing in-house counsel for certain proceedings. Implementation of the program would be contingent on legislative appropriation of necessary funds.

    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (12/2/2024)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1100
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Read first time. To print.
    Assembly Floor
    Read first time. To print.
    Read first time. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    April 29, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    91212PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mia BontaD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lola Smallwood-CuevasD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lori WilsonD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 26 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 6
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mia BontaD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Lola Smallwood-CuevasD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lori WilsonD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Mike GipsonD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Isaac BryanD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Tina McKinnorD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rhodesia RansomD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Corey JacksonD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Akilah Weber PiersonD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member