Bill
AB 882
Overview: AB 882 - Electronic court reportingStatus: From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to
Overview: AB 882 - Electronic court reporting
Status: From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Introduced: February 19, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to modernize the court reporting process in California by authorizing the use of electronic recording devices in court proceedings, in addition to traditional stenographic court reporting.
Key Provisions:
- Allows courts to use electronic recording devices, such as digital audio or video, as an alternative to stenographic court reporting
- Establishes guidelines and standards for the use of electronic recording devices, including requirements for storage, security, and transcription
- Requires the Judicial Council to develop rules and regulations for the implementation of electronic court reporting
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- California courts and court reporting professionals
- Litigants and participants in court proceedings
- Agencies and organizations that rely on court transcripts
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been amended and re-referred to the Judiciary Committee for further consideration. The next step would be for the committee to hold a hearing on the amended version of the bill, where it could be further revised or advanced to a floor vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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