SB1344 addresses civil actions challenging housing development projects in California, particularly those aimed at low- or moderate-income housing.

SB1344 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to expedite the resolution of actions challenging housing development projects in California. It introduces a special motion to strike for actions brought against low- or moderate-income housing projects and priority care developments. If the court finds the action without merit and brought in bad faith, the defendant can request the plaintiff to provide an undertaking as security for costs and damages. The bill also allows for a stay of discovery proceedings and provides for the adjustment of the undertaking amount annually for inflation.

SB1344 addresses civil actions challenging housing development projects in California, particularly those aimed at low- or moderate-income housing.

SB1344 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to expedite the resolution of actions challenging housing development projects in California. It introduces a special motion to strike for actions brought against low- or moderate-income housing projects and priority care developments. If the court finds the action without merit and brought in bad faith, the defendant can request the plaintiff to provide an undertaking as security for costs and damages. The bill also allows for a stay of discovery proceedings and provides for the adjustment of the undertaking amount annually for inflation.