California Senate Bill S380
California Senate Bill S380 seeks to increase the homestead exemption amounts to $100,000 for a single person; $150,000 for a family or head of household; and $300,000 for those over 65. Under existing law, the homestead exemption is $75,000 for a single person; $100,000 for a family; and $175,000 for a person over age 65, or who is over age 55 with very low income, or who is permanently disabled. The sponsors of S380 expect the California Senate to vote on the bill in the next few weeks. It is unknown at present whether this bill will become law or not. In previous years, similar bills have been defeated.