California § 2025 - A person does not gain or lose a domicile solely by reason of his or her presence
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2025 — A person does not gain or lose a domicile solely by reason of his or her presence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2025. A person does not gain or lose a domicile solely by reason of his or her presence
A person does not gain or lose a domicile solely by reason of his or her presence or absence from a place while employed in the service of the United States or of this state, nor while engaged in navigation, nor while a student of any institution of learning, nor while kept in an almshouse, asylum or prison. This section shall not be construed to prevent a student at an institution of learning from qualifying as an elector in the locality where he or she domiciles while attending that institution, when in fact the student has abandoned his or her former domicile.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2025
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2025 cover?
Section 2025 ("A person does not gain or lose a domicile solely by reason of his or her presence") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 2025?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 2025 apply to my situation?
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