Bill
AB 747
California's SPARE Act establishes new accountability and equity standards for service of process to improve fairness and modernize document delivery in civil litigation.
AB 747 (SPARE Act) reforms California's service of process system by establishing new accountability measures, equity requirements, and modernization standards for how legal documents are delivered to defendants. The bill, sponsored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra, became law in October 2025 after passing both chambers and receiving gubernatorial approval.
Service of process is foundational to civil litigation—without proper delivery of legal documents, defendants lack notice of lawsuits against them, affecting access to justice. The bill addresses disparities in service delivery, particularly for vulnerable populations, and modernizes procedures that have remained largely unchanged despite technological advances, potentially improving fairness and efficiency in California's court system.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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