{"code":"CONS","codeName":"California Constitution","section":"ART I SEC 21","citation":"Cal. Const., art. I, § 21","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"ARTICLE I DECLARATION OF RIGHTS [SECTION 1. - SEC. 32.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-1"}],"history":"Sec. 21 renumbered from Sec. 8 (of Art. 20) on Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 7. Res.Ch. 90, 1974.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Property owned before marriage or acquired during marriage by gift, will, or inheritance is separate property.</p>","text":"Property owned before marriage or acquired during marriage by gift, will, or inheritance is separate property.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-1/section-21","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}