Cupertino City Council
December 16, 2025

Economic health is an essential component to maintaining a balanced city, which provides high-level opportunities and services that create and help sustain a sense of community and quality of life. Public and private interests must be mutual so that success as a partnership is a direct reflection of success as a community. The cornerstone of this partnership is a cooperative and responsive government that fosters residential and business prosperity and strengthens working relationships among all sectors of the community.

Because Cupertino is mostly built-out city, the City of Cupertino focuses on business retention and revitalization, while at the same time, being supportive of redevelopment projects to bring in new investment.

Cupertino is world-renowned as the home to high-tech giants, such as Apple, Inc. and Amazon, and as a community with stellar public schools. De Anza College, one of the largest single-campus community colleges in the country, is another major employer and a magnet for aDracting local and international students. The City’s proactive economic development efforts and a high-touch approach has resulted in an innovative environment for start-ups and growing companies to thrive, including Moxo, DURECT Corporation, Claspp, Mirapath, Aemetis Inc, Mist Systems, and many more. The City strives to retain our companies and aDract new ones through active outreach and a responsive, streamlined, and customer-oriented entitlement process.

Cupertino is excited to have a number of mixed-use development projects offering diverse retail and dining options, as well as providing additional housing opportunities to meet the needs of the growing community.

There are also quite a few development projects already entitled including: Westport Cupertino, Marina Plaza, Alan Row, and Canyon Crossing. Further, City Council recently approved the 283,000 square foot mixed Office/Commercial Apple development at 19191 Vallco Parkway.

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The Main Street and Nineteen800 mixed-use developments continue to offer a vibrant downtown area for Cupertino, offering a large selection of restaurants and retailers, including Alexander’s Steakhouse, Eureka!, Oren’s Hummus, Lazy Dog, Ippudo, HaiDiLao Hotpot Restaurant, Pineapple Thai, Pressed Juicery, Orangetheory Fitness, 85 Degree Bakery, Somi Somi, Sul & Beans, Kura Sushi, Vitality Bowls, Tan Cha, Koja Kitchen, Bishops Cuts/Colors, Capezio, Howard’s Shoes, Philz Coffee, Pacific Catch, Holder’s Country Inn, Koi Palace Contempo, and Meet Fresh. Housing, office, and the Residence Inn by MarrioD and Main Street Cupertino LoXs are available to support the thriving area. Benihana, Bowlmor, and Cupertino Ice Center also serve as long-time anchors.

Serving as a long-time retail anchor for the community, The Marketplace has a variety of stores and restaurants popular with students, families, and working professionals. They include Galpao Gaucho (Brazilian Steakhouse), Daiso, Marukai Groceries, Harumi Sushi, La Patisserie Bakery, Beard Papa’s, Legend’s Pizza, Icicles, Kong’s Tofu & BBQ, and One Pot Shabu Shabu to name a few.

The shopping center improvements to Cupertino Village reflect building upgrades and renovations, newly constructed buildings, parking, and open space. The shopping center, located in the northeast portion of the city, is home to 99 Ranch Market, Duke of Edinburgh Pub & Restaurant, Ume Tea, Tofu Plus, Kira Kira Beauty, Ten Ren Tea, Fantasia Coffee & Tea, Happy Lemon, Shanghai Family Restaurant, and many other Asian restaurants, bakeries, and shops. The property owners have also received approval to construct a new fullservice boutique hotel with 185 rooms to accommodate business and leisure travelers.

Cupertino features many other retail opportunities, including TJ Maxx and Home Goods, Whole Foods, Target, Party City, and over 180 food and beverage establishments to serve residents and the local workforce. There are seven hotels providing over 1,000 rooms, to serve the area: The AloX Cupertino, Cupertino Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn, HyaD House, Juniper Hotel operated by Curio, MarrioD Courtyard, and the Residence Inn by Marriott.

Another longtime retail anchor in north Cupertino is Homestead Square Shopping Center, located at Homestead Road and De Anza Boulevard. This shopping center includes a Safeway, Starbucks, Ulta Beauty, Ross Stores, Pet Club, Michael’s, FedEx, and numerous restaurants, such as Fish’s Wild, Pho Hoa Noodle Soup, Yayoi Teishoku Japanese Restaurant, and Chipotle.

The City recently approved second modifications to the Rise Development. Formerly the Vallco Town Center Development, the Rise is a mixed-use housing development with 2,669 units, of which 890 units are affordable to lower income households. The project also includes 47 townhomes, approximately 1.95 million square feet of office space, 226,000 square feet of retail space, and at grade open space areas. 170 297
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Apple Park, Apple’s newest corporate campus, features approximately 2.8 million square feet of office and R&D space north of Highway 280 between Wolfe Road and Tantau Avenue. A state-of-the-art Visitors Center, Observation Deck, flagship retail store, and café offer the public a place to learn, explore, and shop. 171 298
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Santa Ana, California 92707

REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND

OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
Independent Auditor’s Report
To the Honorable Mayor and the Members of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
Cupertino, California
We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States (“Government Auditing Standards”), the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Cupertino, California (the “City”), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025, and the related notes to the financial statements which collectively comprise the City’s basic financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated December 3, 2025.

Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the City’s internal control over financial reporting (“internal control”) as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control.

A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements, on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.

Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or, significant deficiencies.

Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that were not identified. 300
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To the Honorable Mayor and the Members of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
Cupertino, California

Report on Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the City’s basic financial statements are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the financial statements. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.

Purpose of This Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the entity’s internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose.

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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Agenda Item
25-14642 Agenda Date:
12/16/2025 Agenda #: 6.

Subject: Accept Ad-Hoc Legislative Review Committee (LRC) City Council Subcommittee recommendation regarding adopting the Legislative Platform and forming the Legislative Review Committee by Resolution of the City Council
Accept Ad-Hoc Legislative Review Committee (LRC) City Council Subcommittee recommendation to:

1. Adopt the Legislative Platform; and

2. Form the Legislative Review Committee by Resolution of the City Council.

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AD-HOC LEGISLATIVE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE
OCTOBER 28, 2025

ZOOM MEETING REPORT
Members Present: Vice Mayor Moore, Councilmember Wang
Staff Present: Sr. Management Analyst Astrid Robles
Lobbyists Present: Jason Gonsalves and Paul Gonsalves of Gonsalves & Sons The Cupertino City Council Ad hoc Legislative Review Subcommittee met on Zoom October 28, 2025 for the end of session Wrap-up meeting.

The Subcommittee received a legislative wrap-up by our lobbyist which is provided in the attachments. The update included discussion of Prop 50 and Measure A. It was suggested that we look to having quarterly check-ins with Senator Becker and Assemblymember Ahrens in the future. Concern about the unfunded mandates coming from the Housing Laws was expressed and interest into whether HCD was looking at punishing cities at this point but it appears that at this time revoking certification is not being their current direction.

From the Agenda for the meeting: “The LRC helps Cupertino build a fiscally sustainable and resilient community, and furthers the health and wellbeing of Cupertino community members and enhances public engagement and transparency.
2025 Legislative Priorities
The legislative priorities are guided by the Council adopted goals of Public Engagement and Transparency, Transportation, Housing, Sustainability, Fiscal Strategy, and Quality of Life.” The Subcommittee discussed how the LRC could function in the future and whether to codify it or continue it by Resolution as had been done in prior years. Ultimately it was preferred to adopt the Legislative Platform and the formation of the Subcommittee by Resolution of the City Council Report prepared by:

Vice Mayor Moore
Attachments:

A. Ad-Hoc Legislative Review Subcommittee Agenda
B. Legislative Summary 2025 Year End Update
C. Housing Bills of Interest Year End Update
D. Bills of Interest Year End Update
Updates on the LRC activity may be found at the Legislative Activity page here:
https://www.cupertino.gov/Your-City/City-Council/Legislative-Activity and provided information on how to visit the prior year’s pages and how to contact your legislators here:
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Ad-Hoc Legislative Subcommittee
Vice Mayor Moore
Councilmember Wang
October 28, 2025
2:00pm
Agenda

1. Welcome and Kick-Off

2. Legislative Wrap-Up by Lobbyist

3. Priority Bills Discussion by Lobbyist
a. SB 753 (Cortese)
b. SB 79 (Wiener)
c. AB 650 (Papan)
d. AB 340 (Ahrens)
e. AB 648 (Zbur)
f. SB 501 (Allen)
g. SB 707
h. Measure A

4. Other items of interest

5. Scope of LRC Discussion Follow-up
2025 Legislative Priorities
The legislative priorities are guided by the Council adopted goals of Public Engagement and Transparency, Transportation, Housing, Sustainability, Fiscal Strategy, and Quality of Life.

The City will support legislation that:

1. Helps Cupertino build a fiscally sustainable and resilient community.

2. Furthers the health and wellbeing of Cupertino community members and enhances public engagement and transparency.

3. Promotes Cupertino’s infrastructure needs, especially as they relate to transportation and housing.
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Legislative Update
This year, the Legislature introduced 2,833 bills between the two houses, with 1,777 in the Assembly and 1056 in the Senate. Originally, the Legislature was scheduled to adjourn on September 12, 2025, however, due to late amendments to numerous Cap-and-Invest bills and budget trailer bills, coupled with the 72-hour in-print rule, legislators waived the rules to make final adjournment on Saturday, September 13, 2025, to hear those bills. The Governor had until October 13, 2025 to act on legislation, and this year he signed 1,124 bills and vetoed 123 bills. That means there are 1,098 2-year bills that Legislator’s will try to move in January 2026.

At the start of this year, the State had to grapple with the devastating wildfires that heavily impacted the Los Angeles region. In addition to the fires, the State was facing a massive budget deficit and declared an affordability crisis throughout the State. These issues lead to the Legislature focusing on policy issues this year around wildfire mitigation, housing & homelessness, local control and environmental policy. The following will provide you with a summary of these priority areas from this past year:

Housing
Much like prior years, the Legislature focused on various housing and development legislation that is particularly impactful to local governments. The following will provide you with summaries of legislation that are most likely to impact Cupertino:

AB 648 (Z’Bur) Community Colleges: Housing: local zoning regulations; exemption:

This bill would provide that a community college district is not required to comply with the zoning ordinances of a city, county, or city and county, for a university housing development project constructed on property owned or leased by a community college district if specific requirements are met. If the project includes units for faculty and staff, the bill would require the community college district to ensure that a portion of the units of the project are made available at affordable rents to extremely low income faculty and staff and lower income faculty and staff.

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AB 650 (Papan) Planning and zoning: housing element: regional housing needs:

Extends a number of timelines in the process of determining regional housing needs, regional housing needs allocations, and housing element revisions, and requires the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to provide specific analysis or text to local governments to remedy deficiencies in their draft housing element revisions.

This bill was vetoed by the Governor. His veto message expressed concerned that this bill would inappropriately shift responsibility for preparing housing elements from local jurisdictions to HCD and would add at least $11 million in new annual costs.

SB 79 (Wiener) Housing Development: transit-oriented development:

This bill requires a housing development project within a specified radius of existing or currently proposed major transit-oriented development (TOD) stop, as defined, be an allowable use on a site zoned for residential, mixed, or commercial development, if the housing development meets certain requirements. This bill also allows a transit agency to adopt TOD zoning standards for district-owned land located in a TOD zone.

This bill was signed by the Governor on October 10, 2025.

Local Control
AB 340 (Ahrens) Employer-employee relations: confidential communications:

This bill would prohibit a public employer from questioning a public employee, a representative of a recognized employee organization, or an exclusive representative regarding communications made in confidence between an employee and an employee representative in connection with representation relating to any matter within the scope of the recognized employee organization’s representation.

This bill was held in the Senate Appropriations Committee due to costs.

SB 63 (Wiener) San Francisco Bay area: local revenue measure: public transit funding:

This bill creates the Transportation Revenue Measure District to include Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties. Authorizes the District to impose, either directly or through a qualified voter initiative, a retail transaction and use tax, to be administered by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), for a duration of 14 years, to be placed on the November 2026 ballot to fund transit operations for Bay Area transit operators. Requires certain transit operators receiving funds from the 306
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regional revenue measure to comply with a financial efficiency review and oversight recommendations
This bill was signed by the Governor on October 13, 2025 SB 753 (Cortese) Special business regulations: shopping carts:

Allows a city or county to only retrieve and return a shopping cart to a retailer and recover its actual costs if it has adopted an ordinance that meets specified criteria, cap the actual costs at $100, and reduce the fine from $150 to $100 for failing to retrieve a shopping cart.

This bill was signed by the Governor on October 13, 2025.

Environmental Policy
Cap-and-Invest
This year, the Legislature took action to extend California’s Cap-and-Trade program, which was slated to expire in 2030. The program sets a declining limit on total greenhouse gas emissions in the state from major polluters. Companies must reduce their emissions, buy allowances from the state or other businesses, or fund projects aimed at offsetting their pollution. Unfortunately, the recent Cap-and-Trade auctions have been underproducing due to the uncertainty of the program. The Legislature recognized that the Cap-and-Trade revenues, which are deposited into the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), were coming in $500 million less at every quarterly auction. Because of this, the legislature prioritized reauthorizing the Cap-and-Trade program until 2045 and renamed it the Capand-Invest Program.

AB 1207 (Irwin) Climate change: market-based compliance mechanism: extension Reauthorizes the program through 2045 and better aligns the declining cap on emissions with the state’s climate targets and potentially boost carbon-removal projects. It would also change the name to “cap and invest” to emphasize its funding of climate programs.

The Governor signed this bill on September 19, 2025.

SB 840 (Limon) Greenhouse gases: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: studies Commits annual funding from the program’s revenues. It includes $1 billion for the state’s high-speed rail project, $800 million for an affordable housing program, $250 million for community air protection programs and $1 billion for the Legislature to decide on annually.

The Governor signed this bill on September 19, 2025.
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SB 501 (Allen) Household Hazardous Waste Producer Responsibility Act.

This bill establishes an extended producer responsibility (EPR) or stewardship program for the collection, transportation, recycling, and the safe and proper management of products containing household hazardous waste (HHW) in California.

This bill was held in the Senate Appropriations Committee due to Costs.

Proposition 4 Allocations:

The 2025–26 state budget allocates $3.5 billion from this bond, marking the first year of a multiyear spending plan. This allocation is slightly higher than the $2.7 billion initially proposed, reflecting legislative augmentations.

Key Allocations in the 2025–26 Budget:

Water and Climate Resilience: $1.1 billion is designated for safe drinking water, drought, flood, and water resilience programs.

Wildfire and Forest Resilience: $325 million is allocated to enhance forest health and wildfire prevention efforts.

Coastal Resilience: $173 million is earmarked for projects addressing sea level rise and coastal protection.

Nature-Based Climate Solutions: $286 million is set aside for biodiversity protection and nature-based climate solutions.

Clean Energy: $275 million is allocated for clean energy initiatives.

Park Creation and Outdoor Access: $286 million is designated for expanding parks and recreational facilities, particularly in underserved communities.

Extreme Heat Mitigation: $102 million is allocated for programs aimed at reducing the impacts of extreme heat.

Climate-Smart Agriculture: $134 million is set aside for supporting climate-smart agriculture practices
State Budget
California's 2025–26 state budget, signed into law by Governor Newsom on June 27, 2025, addresses a projected $12 billion deficit through a combination of spending reductions, borrowing, and strategic financial maneuvers. The final budget totals approximately $325 billion and includes over 20 budget trailer bills that implement various policy changes and fiscal strategies.
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To balance the budget, the state employed several key strategies:

Spending Reductions: Approximately $3.5 billion in cuts were made across various sectors, including health care and social services, to reduce ongoing expenditure growth and maintain budget balance.

Borrowing: The budget authorizes $7.8 billion in borrowing to cover short-term revenue shortfalls, allowing the state to meet its financial obligations while awaiting future revenues.

Reserves: To manage the budget shortfall, the state drew from several key reserve accounts, including:
• Budget Stabilization Account (BSA): A $7.1 billion withdrawal was made from the BSA. This account is designed to provide a cushion during economic downturns.
• Safety Net Reserve Fund: The balance in this fund was depleted, with a zero balance projected for the end of the fiscal year.
• Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties (SFEU): An estimated $4.5 billion was allocated from the SFEU, which is used at the discretion of the Governor and Legislature to address unforeseen fiscal needs.

Other Solutions: An additional $1 billion was identified through funding shifts and other financial strategies to further close the deficit.

In addition to the budget that was adopted at the end of June, the Legislature adopted numerous budget trailer bills in the final week of session to make necessary adjustments.

Those budget bills include:

SB 157 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) Public Safety:

This bill updates the methodology for performance-based grants to county probation departments, Appropriates $103.7 million General Fund to the State Community Corrections Performance Incentives Fund for a performance maintenance, and streamlines specified contracting requirements.

This bill was signed by the Governor on September 17, 2025 SB 158 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) Land Use:

Allocates $500 million for Round 7 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program, aiming to support local governments in addressing homelessness. The 309
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California Department of Housing and Community Development is tasked with administering these funds, with disbursements expected to begin on September 1, 2026.

This bill was signed by the Governor on October 11, 2025 SB 159 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) Revenue and Taxation:

This bill introduces exemptions under the Personal Income Tax Law and Corporation Tax Law for certain wildfire-related expenses, providing financial relief to affected entities.

This bill was signed by the Governor on September 17, 2025 SB 160 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) Background Checks:

Mandates FBI background checks for specific individuals, enhancing the state's ability to screen individuals for various purposes.

This bill was signed by the Governor on September 17, 2025 SB 161 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) State Employment:

Addresses matters related to state employment and bargaining units, ensuring that state employment practices align with current policies and agreements.

This bill was signed by the Governor on September 17, 2025 SB 162 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) Elections:

Implements changes to election procedures, including adjustments to voter registration and election security measures, to improve the electoral process.

This bill was signed by the Governor on September 17, 2025 AB 144 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) Human Services:

Includes provisions for CalFresh payment error rate mitigation and the implementation of federal H.R. 1 (Public Law 119-21), aiming to streamline and enhance the efficiency of human services programs.

This bill was signed by the Governor on September 17, 2025 SB 151 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) Early Childhood Education and Childcare:

Introduces measures to expand and improve early childhood education and childcare services, ensuring better access and quality for families across the state.

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SB 153 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) Transportation:

Addresses transportation funding and policy, including provisions for high-speed rail projects and other infrastructure developments to enhance the state's transportation network.

This bill was signed by the Governor on September 17, 2025 SB 156 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) Labor:

Includes a $372 million one-time supplemental payment toward the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) state plans’ unfunded liabilities, utilizing available Proposition 2 debt repayment funding. This action results from many unions opting to suspend employer Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) contributions during bargaining this year.

This bill was signed by the Governor on September 17, 2025 2025 November Special Election
California Proposition 50, appearing on the November 4, 2025, special election ballot, proposes a temporary redrawing of the state's congressional district maps. If approved, it would replace the current maps drawn by the independent California Citizens Redistricting Commission with new maps crafted by the state legislature. These new maps would be used for the 2026, 2028, and 2030 U.S. House elections, after which the independent commission would resume its role in redistricting following the 2030 Census.

Purpose: The proposition is a response to recent partisan redistricting in Texas, which added Republican-leaning districts. California lawmakers aim to counteract this by adjusting their own district boundaries.

Map Design: The proposed maps are designed to favor Democrats by incorporating more Democratic-leaning urban and suburban voters into several districts, potentially converting previously competitive or Republican-held seats into safely Democratic ones.

Process: The new maps were drawn by Democratic consultants and adopted by the state legislature. They would remain in effect until the independent commission draws new maps after the 2030 Census.

Fiscal Impact: The Legislative Analyst's Office estimates one-time costs to counties of up to a few million dollars to update election materials to reflect the new district maps.

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California voters. Opponents contend that the measure undermines the independent redistricting process established by voters and could lead to increased partisan polarization.

Next Legislative Session and the 2026 Legislative Process The Legislature will officially reconvene for the 2025-26 legislative session on January 5, 2025. This is the start of the second year of a 2-year session. The Legislature will have until January 31, 2026 to move any 2-year bill out of its house of origin. Additionally, the deadline to submit language to Legislative Counsel for new bills is January 23, 2026, followed by the bill introduction deadline on February 20, 2026.

In addition, back in June, the Senate Democrats elected Senator Monique Limon from the Santa Barabara area to be the next Pro Tem since Pro Tem McGuire is termed out next year.

The transition was supposed to take place early next year, but frustrations from the end of session drove the transition to take place on November 17th.

With a new Pro Tem comes a lot of changes in the Senate. There will be a new Senate leadership team, new Senate Committee Chairs, and the makeup of the Senate committees will change.
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Housing & Community Development, Legislative Summary
October 2025
AB 1 Connolly, D HTML PDF
Residential property insurance: wildfire risk.

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Status: 10/09/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 472, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The existing law oversees various types of insurance, including property and fire insurance, and establishes the Department of Insurance, led by the Insurance Commissioner, with defined responsibilities. Current regulations prevent insurers from using rating plans that ignore specific wildfire risk mitigation, such as property-level building enhancements. A proposed bill mandates that by January 1, 2030, and every five years thereafter, the Department of Insurance must evaluate the possibility of updating its regulations to include more building hardening measures and community wildfire mitigation programs. This process requires the department to consult with designated agencies to identify potential additional measures and to establish a public participation process during the evaluation.

Current Analysis: 08/29/25 S Floor Analyses (text
12/02/24)
Current Text: 10/09/2025 - Chaptered
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Housing elements: prohousing designation.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 485, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law mandates cities and counties to adopt general plans for land use, including housing elements, which the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) evaluates for compliance. HCD must also designate jurisdictions as "prohousing" based on regulations. Currently, this is done through emergency regulations, but a new bill proposes permanent regulations for this designation. Starting with the 7th

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housing element cycle, the bill allows small rural jurisdictions to request a review of their housing elements for prohousing status, and these jurisdictions won’t need to renew their designation for at least four years. "Small rural jurisdiction" refers to cities with populations under 25,000 or counties under 200,000. This bill will incorporate changes proposed by SB 262 if both are enacted, with this bill being enacted last.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/04/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
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General plans: Local Electrification Planning Act.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 356, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law mandates that cities and counties have a comprehensive general plan for development, including land use and transportation elements. The proposed Local Electrification Planning Act requires, between January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2030, that cities and counties with populations over 75,000 create or update their general plans to include local goals and measures supporting electric vehicle charging and zero-emission fuels. The plan must prioritize investments for disadvantaged communities, low-income households, and small businesses. The act allows using preexisting plans that meet these requirements. Classified as a state-mandated local program, the bill treats these plans as regional plans and asserts that it addresses statewide concerns, making it applicable to all cities. It stipulates no reimbursement obligation for costs under this act.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/04/25)
Current Text: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered
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California Dream for All Program: descendants of formerly enslaved people.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The California Housing Finance Agency, part of the Department of Housing and Community Development, provides loans for affordable housing projects. The California Dream for All Program offers shared appreciation loans to qualified first-time homebuyers, funded by the California Dream for All Fund. A new bill proposes that once a certification process for descendants of American slavery is established by a new Bureau, at least 10% of the funds must be allocated to certified descendants, provided they qualify for loans under the program. This bill will only take effect if SB 518—which creates the Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery—is passed by January 1, 2027.

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Current Analysis: 09/09/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/29/25)
Current Text: 10/13/2025 - Vetoed
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Housing development: density bonuses.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 486, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Density Bonus Law mandates that cities or counties provide housing developers with certain benefits, like increased housing density and relaxed development standards, if they meet specific requirements, such as including designated affordable units. The new bill clarifies that these provisions do not obligate local governments to apply such incentives or waivers to transient lodging, like hotels, unless specified. It also notes that if another related bill, SB 92, is enacted, the changes this bill proposes will only take effect if it is enacted after SB 92.

Current Analysis: 09/02/25 S Floor Analyses (text
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Mortgage forbearance: state of emergency: wildfire.

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Status: 09/22/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 128, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The bill builds upon existing law by allowing borrowers facing financial hardship due to specific 2025 wildfires in California to request forbearance on their residential mortgage loans, specifically for properties with four or fewer residential units. It requires borrowers to affirm the hardship is due to the wildfire disaster. The bill mandates mortgage servicers to offer an initial forbearance period of up to 90 days, extendable in 90-day increments up to 12 months. During forbearance, servicers cannot charge late fees or a default interest rate and must not report negative credit information. They are also prohibited from initiating foreclosure processes during this period. Information on these forbearances and the required procedures must be publicly accessible on the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation's website. The bill also declares it effective immediately as an urgency statute and specifies that no state reimbursement is required for the changes presented.

Current Analysis: 09/02/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/10/25)
Current Text: 09/22/2025 - Chaptered
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AB 239 Harabedian, D HTML PDF
State-led County of Los Angeles disaster housing task force.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The existing law defines the roles of the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Emergency Services (OES). HCD is responsible for updating California's Statewide Housing Plan, while OES handles the state's emergency and disaster response efforts. The proposed bill mandates HCD to establish a disaster housing task force in the County of Los Angeles, specifically to coordinate efforts with FEMA, OES, and local governments to rebuild housing affected by wildfires starting from January 7, 2025. The task force must appoint a state disaster housing coordinator to expedite resource delivery and report annually on housing reconstruction progress, starting April 1, 2026. These provisions will remain in effect until June 30, 2028. The bill highlights the necessity for this statute specifically for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and will take effect immediately as an urgency statute.

Current Analysis: 09/04/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/29/25)
Current Text: 10/13/2025 - Vetoed
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AB 246 Bryan, D HTML PDF
Social Security Tenant Protection Act of 2025.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 337, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law states that a tenant can be guilty of unlawful detainer, or illegal occupation, if they remain in a rental property without the landlord's permission after failing to pay rent or violating lease terms. Tenants in default must receive a written 3-day notice to fix the issue or vacate. Until 2030, landlords cannot evict tenants without just cause.

The new Social Security Tenant Protection Act of 2025, effective until January 20, 2029, allows tenants to use Social Security hardship as a defense in eviction cases for nonpayment. This hardship is defined as income loss due to interrupted Social Security benefits from federal action or inaction. Tenants must prove this hardship to halt an eviction. However, tenants must still pay overdue rent once benefits resume, either in full

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or through a payment plan, within 14 days. If resolved, the court will dismiss the eviction case. The Judicial Council must update relevant forms by January 1, 2027.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/18/25)
Current Text: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 337
AB 253 Ward, D HTML PDF
California Residential Private Permitting Review Act: residential building permits.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 487, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The California Residential Private Permitting Review Act mandates several changes to the residential building permit process for counties and cities. It requires local governments prescribing permit fees to publish a fee schedule online. The bill removes the previous requirement for local authorities to hire private entities for plan checks if the process exceeds 30 days. Instead, it allows applicants to hire a private professional if local processing takes too long. This private provider must submit an affidavit and a report under penalty of perjury, which the local agency must review within 10 business days. The applicant may resubmit corrected plans if initially non-compliant. The bill adjusts requirements for postentitlement phase permits, ensuring compliance occurs if a private provider checks the plans. While indemnifying local agencies from liability related to the privately checked plans, it specifies that public agencies are not liable for injuries resulting from their actions or omissions in permitting decisions. The bill also mandates that starting in 2027, the annual report on housing development must include data on permits reviewed by private professionals and the resources dedicated to permit processing. This bill emphasizes that these changes apply statewide and take effect immediately as an urgency statute, without requiring state reimbursement for local implementation costs.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/04/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 487
AB 255 Haney, D HTML PDF
The Supportive-Recovery Residence Program.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: Existing law in California establishes the Interagency Council on Homelessness to oversee Housing First guidelines, which focus on providing immediate access to housing without prerequisites. It requires state agencies funding housing programs for the homeless or at-risk populations to adhere to Housing First policies, which include a harmreduction approach to substance use. The proposed bill would allow state-funded programs to support "supportive-recovery residences" that prioritize abstinence, provided

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they meet specific criteria, such as using 90% of program funds for harm-reduction housing or services. Additionally, the bill mandates monitoring these programs to ensure they emphasize long-term housing stability and prohibit eviction due to relapse. If a tenant wishes to leave or is at risk of eviction from a supportive-recovery residence, they must be ensured a new permanent housing option following harm-reduction principles. The bill also emphasizes the importance of supportive housing and services in providing access to medication for health conditions and training for overdose prevention. Moreover, it requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to adopt national standards for supportive-recovery residences that receive public funds and set up a verification process to ensure compliance with Housing First components. The department may charge an annual fee, capped at $100, to cover the cost of verifying compliance, with proceeds going into a dedicated fund.

Current Analysis: 09/09/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/29/25)
Current Text: 10/01/2025 - Vetoed
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AB 299 Gabriel, D HTML PDF
Motels, hotels, and short-term lodging: disasters.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 531, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Existing law regulates tenancy terms and excludes hotel or motel occupants if their stay is 30 days or less. Landlords use an unlawful detainer action to evict tenants. However, under this bill, residents in lodgings due to a disaster that made their previous homes uninhabitable will not be treated as tenants for eviction purposes until they have been there for at least 270 days. This provision will be in effect until January 1, 2031, and the bill is set to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.

Current Analysis: 09/13/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 531
AB 301 Schiavo, D HTML PDF
Planning and zoning: housing development projects: postentitlement phase permits: state agencies.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 488, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law requires local agencies to provide a list of necessary information for approving or denying postentitlement phase permits, examples of complete applications,

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and complete sets of permits for at least five types of housing projects by January 1, 2024. It also establishes deadlines for reviewing these applications and specifies penalties for not adhering to the timelines. A "postentitlement phase permit" includes various permits issued by local agencies. The new bill extends these requirements to state agencies, requiring them to post this information and examples online by January 1, 2026.

If a state agency fails to meet the review deadlines, the permit is automatically approved.

The bill expands the definition of "postentitlement phase permit" to include those issued by state agencies necessary for starting construction on primarily residential developments, while specifying certain exceptions. The bill is designed to take effect immediately.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/17/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 488
AB 357 Alvarez, D HTML PDF
Coastal resources: coastal development permit application: higher education housing project.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 256, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The Coastal Act of 1976, overseen by the California Coastal Commission, mandates obtaining a coastal development permit for any development in the coastal zone. The Act allows for the creation and approval of long-range land use development plans to streamline planning processes for state or private universities, as an alternative to individual project reviews. It limits the conditions the commission can impose on certified projects and enables the issuance of permit waivers for minimal impact developments. A new bill proposes that the commission defer to universities in determining parking needs for housing facilities and authorizes the commission's executive director to classify some plan amendments as minimal impact, specifying procedures for their approval.

Additionally, this bill requires the commission to track and make public on its website any development plans or amendments submitted by universities.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/10/25)
Current Text: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 256
AB 368 Ward, D HTML PDF
Energy: building standards: passive house standards.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 145, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The existing law mandates the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to set regulations for building standards focused on reducing wasteful energy and water consumption in new residential and nonresidential buildings. The new bill proposes that the commission evaluate the cost-effectiveness of passive house energy

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efficiency standards, tailored to California's climate zones. This evaluation will use metrics like long-term system costs and consider the two models required for passive house certification. The aim is to compare the cost-effectiveness of passive house construction with current building practices. The commission is required to submit a report detailing its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by July 1, 2028.

Current Analysis: 09/09/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/29/25)
Current Text: 10/01/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 145
AB 385 Ramos, D HTML PDF
Regional park property: County of San Bernardino: Glen Helen Regional Park.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 259, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The Roberti-Z'berg-Harris Urban Open-Space and Recreation Program Act offers grants to cities, counties, and certain districts for recreational or open-space projects based on population and need, with strict usage rules. A new bill allows San Bernardino County to sell up to 42 acres of Glen Helen Regional Park, including parts funded by these grants, if they acquire replacement parkland with equal or greater recreational value, approved by the Department of Parks and Recreation, at no cost to the state or county. The county must provide an independent appraisal and title reports for both the current and replacement properties. Additionally, they must finalize an agreement with the department to transfer all responsibilities linked to any existing grant to the new park property. These conditions must be met by January 1, 2029, or the authorization becomes invalid.

Current Analysis: 08/27/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/02/25)
Current Text: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 259
AB 391 Rodriguez, Michelle, D HTML PDF
Mobilehome parks: notices to homeowners and residents.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 339, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The Mobilehome Residency Law regulates the terms of living in mobilehome parks and details what should be included in rental agreements, such as a copy of the law itself and a notice about the rights and responsibilities of homeowners and managers. These documents must typically be delivered personally or by mail to homeowners each year.

Current law allows combining these notices into one if delivered before February 1. The proposed bill would require that these notices be sent to both the homeowner and the resident of the mobilehome. It also introduces the option of delivering notices via email if affirmative consent is given by the homeowner or resident. Consent to receive notices by email can be revoked at any time without any consequences. Furthermore, management would need to confirm in writing that a homeowner or resident has opted for email delivery

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and can withdraw this consent. The bill also includes some minor, non-substantive updates to reflect existing law.

Current Analysis: 09/02/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/08/25)
Current Text: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 339
AB 414 Pellerin, D HTML PDF
Residential tenancies: return of security.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 340, Statutes of 2025 Summary: Current law regulates residential rental agreements by limiting the security deposit a landlord can ask for to the equivalent of one month's rent. This deposit is intended to cover specific costs, and landlords must return any remaining balance with an itemized statement within 21 days after a tenant leaves. The new bill proposes changes: if a landlord received payments electronically, they must return the security deposit electronically, unless agreed otherwise in writing. Landlords must inform tenants of their right to receive the deposit electronically. The bill also allows itemized statements to be sent by email or traditional mail, based on mutual agreement. If there are multiple adult tenants, the landlord must issue the refund check to all tenants jointly, unless another arrangement is agreed upon in writing.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/19/25)
Current Text: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 340
AB 417 Carrillo, D HTML PDF
Local finance: enhanced infrastructure financing districts: community revitalization and investment authorities.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 260, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The proposed bill makes several revisions to laws surrounding enhanced infrastructure financing districts and community revitalization authorities: 1. **Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFD):** - The bill revises the authorization for city or county legislative bodies to designate an EIFD to finance projects aimed at fostering community economic recovery, rather than specifically recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. - It modifies the process for amending infrastructure financing plans, allowing for changes or inclusion of a new taxing entity to be approved by majority vote after appropriate notice. - Annual reporting requirements now demand reports to be adopted within seven months of the fiscal year's end, aligning with new amendment procedures. - The bill allows taxing entities to join the district and participate in tax divisions any time after the district is formed, streamlining initial and subsequent participation. 2. **Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities (CRIA):** - The bill lowers the land area requirement

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characterized by certain conditions from 70% to 60% within community revitalization areas. The conditions include median household income under 80% of broader averages and the presence of deteriorated structures. - It reduces the number of required public hearings for adopting community revitalization plans from three to two, simplifying the planning process. - Public notice requirements are altered, allowing combined mail notices for meetings 40 days prior instead of separate notices. - Additionally, the bill specifies language requirements for notices, mandating bilingual or multilingual notices in areas where 20% or more of the population speak a non-English language. These changes aim to streamline processes, enhance flexibility for financing, and ensure effective communication with communities involved.

Current Analysis: 06/19/25 S Floor Analyses (text
03/27/25)
Current Text: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 260
AB 457 Soria, D HTML PDF
Farmworker housing: streamlined, ministerial approval: Counties of Fresno, Madera, and Merced.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 490, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law allows developers to apply for streamlined approval of eligible agricultural employee housing projects, without needing a conditional use permit, if they meet certain criteria. These criteria include being located in specific areas of Santa Clara or Santa Cruz counties, within 15 miles of farmland or grazing areas, and not on or near industrial sites.

An eligible development is defined as having up to 36 housing units, or up to 150 units if in Santa Clara or Santa Cruz, intended for single families or households. The new bill expands eligibility to include similar developments in Fresno, Madera, or Merced counties, adhering to the same location and industrial site restrictions. It also raises the unit cap to 150 for projects in these new counties. By broadening eligible developments, local officials will have increased responsibilities, creating a state-mandated local program. However, the bill argues that no state reimbursement is needed for these changes, even as it acknowledges the specific needs of Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties.

Current Analysis: 08/21/25 S Floor Analyses (text
02/06/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
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AB 462 Lowenthal, D HTML PDF
Land use: accessory dwelling units.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 491, Statutes of 2025.

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Summary: The existing law allows for the creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in residential areas through local ordinances or by default if no ordinance exists, adhering to certain standards. Typically, an ADU cannot receive a certificate of occupancy before the primary dwelling does. However, this bill introduces an exception: in counties where a state of emergency is declared by the Governor on or after February 1, 2025, a local agency must issue an occupancy certificate for an ADU even if the main house lacks one, provided that certain conditions are met, such as damage due to the emergency. The bill also changes how permits for ADUs and coastal development are processed. Permitting agencies must approve or deny ADU permit applications within 60 days, with automatic approval if they fail to act. This can be delayed if the ADU is part of a dual application with a new primary dwelling. Similarly, under the California Coastal Act, a local government or the commission must decide on coastal development permits for ADUs within 60 days, unless they are part of a paired application with a new dwelling. This legislation addresses issues of statewide concern and applies to all cities. No state reimbursement for local agency costs is required under this act. The bill is designed to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/29/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 491
AB 474 Ward, D HTML PDF
Housing discrimination: nonprofit home-sharing program: eligibility for public social services.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The California Fair Employment and Housing Act currently prohibits housing discrimination but allows owner-occupiers to refuse renting a room in their house to a boarder under specific conditions. The proposed bill expands this exemption to include landlords participating in nonprofit home-sharing programs, meaning they could also refuse to rent to tenants. Additionally, the bill affects public social services programs by excluding income earned from nonprofit home-sharing from being considered when determining eligibility for benefits like SSI/SSP, CalWORKs, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal. The Department of Social Services is tasked with obtaining necessary federal waivers for implementing these changes, while Health Care Services must adhere to certain conditions for Medi-Cal. This adjustment aims to expand social service eligibility, increasing responsibilities for counties in the process. Finally, if state-mandated costs arise from these changes, reimbursement rules outlined by the California Constitution will apply, whereby the state must cover eligible expenses incurred by local agencies or school districts.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Current Text: 10/01/2025 - Vetoed
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Personal Income Tax Law: Corporation Tax Law: insurance tax law: low-income housing tax credit:

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 492, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law in California involves a low-income housing tax credit program managed by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC). This program aligns with federal law to provide state tax credits to qualified low-income housing projects and farmworker housing that already qualify for or have received a federal low-income housing tax credit. There is a cap on the total annual state credits available, which requires a corresponding federal tax credit. The law currently allows taxpayers to elect to sell all or a portion of their credits when they apply to the CTCAC. The new bill proposes allowing this election to be made according to the CTCAC's prescribed procedures.

Current Analysis: 08/29/25 S Floor Analyses (text
02/10/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
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AB 507 Haney, D HTML PDF
Adaptive reuse: streamlining: incentives.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 493, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: This bill modifies existing planning and zoning laws to streamline the approval process for adaptive reuse projects, wherein existing buildings are repurposed for new uses like residential housing. It designates these projects as "use by right" in all zones (except specific industrial zones) if they meet certain conditions, including affordability criteria and historic preservation standards. Adaptive reuse projects will not require conditional use permits and are exempt from certain local development standards and impact fees unrelated to their change of use. The bill also mandates compliance with specific labor standards and allows local governments to implement their own regulations, providing they do not infringe on the right to pursue adaptive reuse projects. A key feature of this bill is its exemption of adaptive reuse projects from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), thus expediting their approval process. It adjusts housing law references to ensure compliance with state laws, allowing state-level authorities to intervene when local governments fail to adhere to the prescribed processes. Additionally, the bill permits the establishment of an adaptive reuse investment incentive program, starting fiscal year 2026–27, to provide tax incentives to projects that qualify under the streamlined process.

Changes made by this bill are framed as addressing statewide concerns, thereby applying to all cities, including charter cities. Lastly, the bill determines that no state reimbursement for local agencies or school districts is necessary, as it does not impose mandated costs.

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Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 493
AB 610 Alvarez, D HTML PDF
Housing element: governmental constraints: disclosure statement.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 494, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law mandates that cities and counties create a general plan, which includes a housing element for land use development. The Housing Element Law outlines the obligations for this element and demands assessment and approval by the Department of Housing and Community Development to ensure compliance. The law requires analyzing governmental constraints impacting housing for various income levels, including local ordinances affecting housing costs and supply. Cities and counties must show efforts to mitigate these constraints to meet regional housing needs. The proposed bill introduces a new requirement for a "governmental constraints disclosure statement" for the 7th and subsequent revisions of the housing element. This statement identifies any constraints introduced after the previous plan's deadline. This bill establishes a statemandated program by imposing these requirements on local governments and asserts the changes concern statewide interests, affecting all cities, including charter cities.

Additionally, it aligns with other legislative proposals, SB 340 and AB 650, if enacted together. The California Constitution normally requires state reimbursement of local costs from such mandates, but this bill specifies no reimbursement will be provided for stated reasons.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 494
AB 628 McKinnor, D HTML PDF
Hiring of real property: dwellings: untenantability.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 342, Statutes of 2025 Summary: Existing law mandates that dwelling units maintain specific qualities to be tenantable, such as adequate heating and hot water, complying with legal standards. This bill adds the requirement for a stove and refrigerator, both in good working order, for leases made, amended, or extended starting January 1, 2026. It specifies that landlords must repair or replace stoves or refrigerators within 30 days if they are recalled by manufacturers or public entities. Tenants and landlords can agree, when signing a lease, for tenants to provide their own refrigerators under certain conditions. However, these new requirements do not apply to specific dwelling types, like permanent supportive housing. Current laws

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allow tenants to repair untenantable conditions themselves or leave the premises if landlords neglect repairs. This bill clarifies it does not restrict tenants from using these existing remedies even with the new repair requirements.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Current Text: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 342
AB 632 Hart, D HTML PDF
Local ordinances: administrative fines or penalties.

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Status: 10/11/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The existing law allows local agencies to establish ordinances imposing administrative fines or penalties for violations. These agencies must create procedures for imposing, enforcing, collecting, and reviewing these penalties. The new bill permits local agencies to file a certified copy of a final order for such fines with the superior court, prompting immediate judgment. Additionally, the bill allows agencies to create an ordinance to collect fines through a lien on the property where the violation occurred, if certain criteria are met.

This bill clarifies that these remedies are additional to any other legal options available.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/19/25)
Current Text: 10/11/2025 - Vetoed
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AB 648 Zbur, D HTML PDF
Community colleges: housing: local zoning regulations: exemption.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 378, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The existing law sets up the California Community Colleges under the Board of Governors, allowing community college districts to run campuses and provide education.

The proposed bill states that these college districts don't need to follow city zoning laws for housing projects on their property if specific conditions are met. If the housing includes units for faculty and staff, the college must ensure some units are offered at affordable rates for extremely low-income and lower-income faculty and staff. The bill further states that these changes are of statewide concern and apply to all cities, including charter cities.

Current Analysis: 09/09/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/02/25)
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AB 670 Quirk-Silva, D HTML PDF
Planning and zoning: housing element: converted affordable housing units.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 701, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law mandates that each city, county, and city-county adopt a general plan, which includes a housing element. After a general plan is adopted, the planning agency must provide an annual report by April 1 each year to certain entities, detailing housing development applications received, housing units demolished, and new units built. Starting with the report due by April 1, 2027, new requirements will be added, including detailed information on new housing units, demolished units, and replacement units. For the housing element portion of the report, current law allows including the number of multifamily building units converted to moderate-income, deed-restricted rental housing. The proposed bill will, from April 1, 2027, allow for the inclusion of units converted to affordable housing with long-term covenants ensuring availability to lowincome households for at least 55 years. These changes will be implemented if both this bill and AB 726 are enacted, with this bill being enacted last.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Current Text: 10/13/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 701
AB 678 Lee, D HTML PDF
Interagency Council on Homelessness.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 495, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Existing law mandates the Governor to establish an Interagency Council on Homelessness, which includes specified members and works to coordinate efforts among government entities and organizations to end homelessness. The council is tasked with forming partnerships across various sectors and recommending policies to legislators.

The new bill adds that the council must work with LGBTQ+ community representatives to recommend policies and best practices for inclusive services. Additionally, it requires expanding data collection to better understand the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals in state homelessness programs. By July 1, 2027, the council must submit a report to certain legislative committees on these recommendations.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/04/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
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Housing reform laws: enforcement actions: fines and penalties.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 496, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The text explains recent legislative amendments to the Planning and Zoning Law regarding affordable housing. It outlines that courts can award legal costs to a public entity or nonprofit if they prevail in legal actions involving housing development approvals. The new bill expands protections for applicants of housing development projects. If an applicant successfully enforces a public agency's compliance with housing reform laws, they can claim reasonable attorney's fees and costs. The bill also mandates fines for noncompliant local agencies and extends the time limit for legal actions by 60 days after notifying the agency of intent to sue. Additionally, public agencies cannot require applicants to indemnify them in cases where the applicant alleges agency violations of housing reform laws. The bill defines "housing reform law" as a law designed to protect housing project applicants or limit public agencies for their benefit.

Current Analysis: 09/04/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/03/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 496
AB 726 Ávila Farías, D HTML PDF
Planning and zoning: annual report: rehabilitated units.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 704, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law mandates that each county and city develop a long-term general plan for their physical development, including a housing element, and submit an annual report by April 1. This report must be sent to entities like the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the Department of Housing and Community Development, detailing their progress in meeting regional housing needs. The new bill allows local agencies to include in their annual reports the number of existing deed-restricted affordable housing units that are at least 15 years old and have been significantly rehabilitated with at least $60,000 per unit from local funds. These units, however, cannot be considered when determining eligibility for streamlined approvals. The bill also updates references to the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and includes changes proposed by another bill, AB 670, which will become operative only if both bills are enacted and this bill is the last to be enacted.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/04/25)
Current Text: 10/13/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 704
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Homelessness: single women with children.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 499, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Existing law mandates that from January 1, 2024, cities, counties, and continuums of care in California receiving state funding for homelessness must include families, domestic violence survivors, and unaccompanied women as vulnerable populations needing specific system supports. These entities must create analyses and goals with victim service providers to cater to these groups' specific needs, using data measures not covered in the Homeless Management Information System, following federal policies and guidelines. The Interagency Council on Homelessness is required to set and track progress on goals to prevent and end homelessness among these groups. The proposed bill adds women with children to this list and requires the results of these analyses and goals to be submitted to and posted online by the Interagency Council on Homelessness.

This bill imposes a state-mandated program, and if deemed to have state-mandated costs, the state must reimburse local agencies according to established procedures.

Current Analysis: 08/29/25 S Floor Analyses (text
05/05/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 499
AB 797 Harabedian, D HTML PDF
Community Stabilization Act: Counties of Los Angeles and Ventura.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The proposed legislation, titled the Community Stabilization Act, builds on the existing Bergeson-Peace Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank Act, which authorizes the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (I-Bank) to support economic and public development projects. The new bill mandates the I-Bank to create a program to issue securities specifically aimed at stabilizing property values in areas affected by disasters. This program will cease by January 1, 2030. Qualified investors can purchase these securities, with funds directed to investment entities managing disasterimpacted residential land until resold at market value. Profits will be shared between investors and the I-Bank after covering administrative costs. The securities must meet municipal bonding requirements, be funded through the federal Community Reinvestment Act, and involve payback within seven years through a liquidity event, such as property sale or refinance. Funds from security sales will go into a newly established Community Stabilization Fund, continuously appropriated to the I-Bank for allocation in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, and areas declared disaster zones by the Governor. Investment entities must adhere to various criteria, including focusing on wildfire-damaged residential properties. A final report on this program is due by 2034. The bill is designed as a special statute for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and will become effective immediately due to its urgency.

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Current Analysis: 09/09/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/29/25)
Current Text: 10/13/2025 - Vetoed
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AB 806 Connolly, D HTML PDF
Mobilehomes: cooling systems.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 343, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The Mobilehome Residency Law governs mobilehome park tenancies, setting out the rights of residents and homeowners. This new bill addresses mobilehome parks within subdivisions, cooperatives, or condominiums, and makes any clauses in rental agreements that restrict the installation or use of cooling systems void and unenforceable.

Management or ownership cannot prohibit or restrict the installation, upgrading, or use of cooling systems in mobilehomes, except under specific circumstances. Termination of tenancy for using or upgrading cooling systems is prohibited. Violations of this provision can lead to the responsible entity being liable for actual damages and a civil penalty up to $2,000 to the affected party.

Current Analysis: 09/03/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/29/25)
Current Text: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 343
AB 863 Kalra, D HTML PDF
Residential rental properties: language requirements.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 344, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law specifies procedures for landlords to initiate civil actions called unlawful detainer suits to remove tenants, including serving defendants with a summons and complaint. The summons must instruct the defendant to respond within 30 days, warn that a default judgment may be entered without a response, advise the defendant of their right to legal counsel, and display a notice, in English and Spanish, that the defendant is being sued. A proposed bill mandates the creation of a standardized summons form, for use by January 1, 2027, in unlawful detainer cases. This new form would contain all necessary information and be available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Korean, and would be published on the Judicial Council’s website.

Current Analysis: 09/03/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/18/25)
Current Text: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered
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AB 893 Fong, D HTML PDF
Housing development projects: objective standards: campus development zone.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 500, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022 allows development proponents to apply for affordable or mixed-income housing projects within specific zones where office, retail, or parking uses are primarily permitted. Such projects are granted "use by right" status and are subjected to streamlined ministerial review processes that disregard certain environmental assessments under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), primarily reducing its applicability to these projects. This legislation mandates the Department of Housing and Community Development to conduct two studies, by 2027 and 2031, to evaluate the act's outcomes. A new bill amends this act by limiting local government reviews of development sites to areas specifically impacted by construction. It ensures that existing easements do not disqualify properties from streamlined reviews and allows projects in campus development zones to qualify, provided they meet specific affordability standards. Additionally, the bill modifies parking setback requirements, applying them only to aboveground parking. The bill, while altering local approval criteria and expanding CEQA exemptions, states that no state reimbursement is needed for these mandates.

Current Analysis: 09/03/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/25/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 500
AB 940 Wicks, D HTML PDF
Economic development: industry strategies.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 333, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The existing law tasks the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) with leading economic strategy and promoting California for business and economic growth. A new bill mandates GO-Biz to create industry-specific strategies for key sectors identified in the California Jobs First State Economic Blueprint. These strategies should expand on the blueprint's recommendations to foster growth in these sectors. Each strategy must include an industry overview, highlight its importance to California, and suggest ways to increase jobs and investments. Specifically, GO-Biz must develop a strategy for the quantum technology subsector, giving it priority, and report this strategy to the Legislature by July 1, 2026. They are also authorized to develop strategies for other identified subsectors.

Current Analysis: 09/13/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/09/25)
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AB 1021 Wicks, D HTML PDF
Housing: local educational agencies.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 503, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law mandates that cities and counties create a long-term general plan for development, including a housing element. Until January 1, 2033, housing projects on local educational agency property are allowed if they meet conditions such as having at least ten units, offering 100% of the units for rent to local educational and public employees and the general public, and ensuring most units are affordable to lower or moderate-income households. This bill revises these provisions, extending them to January 1, 2036, and mandates that projects are subject to the Housing Accountability Act, allowing them a density bonus. Additionally, when selling or leasing excess real estate for teacher or employee housing, school districts can opt not to form an advisory committee. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) usually requires a review for environmental impacts but exempts certain affordable housing projects. This bill includes educational agency properties in this exemption. The bill emphasizes statewide application, impacting all cities, including those with their own charters, and introduces new duties for local planning officials without requiring state reimbursement for these extra responsibilities.

Current Analysis: 09/03/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/17/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 503
AB 1026 Wilson, D HTML PDF
Public utilities: electrical corporations: energization.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The Powering Up Californians Act mandates that by September 30, 2024, the Public Utilities Commission must set reasonable target times for connecting energy services and establish a way for customers to report delays. The commission must ensure electrical corporations meet these targets, with all reports made public. The bill requires large electrical corporations to list the information needed to approve or deny energy connection applications and provide examples of successful applications on their website.

Corporations must promptly notify applicants via email when their application is approved, with responses also posted online if needed. Violating these requirements is considered a crime. Although violations could increase costs for local agencies, the bill specifies that no state reimbursement for these costs is required.

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Current Analysis: 09/04/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/08/25)
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AB 1050 Schultz, D HTML PDF
Unlawfully restrictive covenants: housing developments.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 504, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Existing law states that certain restrictions on real property, such as limits on the number, size, or location of residences, are unenforceable against owners of affordable housing developments if specific conditions are met. The owner must submit a recorded modification document, along with the original covenant and supporting documents, to the county recorder and county counsel, who then confirm the property's qualification as affordable housing. This process does not permit developments inconsistent with local plans and zoning laws. The bill proposes to extend these provisions to housing developments within redeveloped commercial properties that incorporate residential uses allowed by state or local regulations. It also applies to reciprocal easement agreements and restrictions affecting property transfers that limit residential construction or use. The bill maintains that any development must comply with state housing laws. Additionally, it introduces new responsibilities for county officials, equating to a state-mandated local program, but specifies that no state reimbursement is necessary for the new duties imposed.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
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AB 1061 Quirk-Silva, D HTML PDF
Housing developments: urban lot splits: historical resources.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 505, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The text discusses legislation related to urban planning and zoning in California. Under existing laws, local governments can adopt ordinances to control land use and manage the design of subdivisions. The Subdivision Map Act gives local agencies the authority to

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approve or reject development plans using set procedures. When a housing development meets specific criteria, including not being located in historic districts or landmarks, local agencies must consider approval without discretion. This proposed bill modifies existing law by specifying that local agencies must approve developments and urban lot splits that avoid historic properties or landmarks. The bill also permits local agencies to establish objective standards to preserve historical value in such districts. Furthermore, it requires that urban lot splits avoid altering significant structures. This legislative update increases local agencies' responsibilities, creating a state-mandated local program. However, the bill stipulates no state reimbursement is needed, adhering to constitutional requirements.

Current Analysis: 09/04/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/10/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 505
AB 1154 Carrillo, D HTML PDF
Junior accessory dwelling units.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 507, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law allows for the establishment of junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) through local ordinances or ministerial approval if no local ordinance exists, following specific standards. Typically, a local ordinance mandates that the owner must live in the main single-family residence where a JADU is allowed. The new bill modifies this by applying the owner-occupancy requirement only if the JADU shares sanitation facilities with the existing home. Additionally, the bill mandates that JADUs must be rented for terms longer than 30 days. This legislation imposes additional requirements on local governments for JADU approvals, creating a state-mandated local program. While the California Constitution provides for state reimbursement of certain costs to local agencies, this bill specifies that no reimbursement is necessary.

Current Analysis: 09/02/25 S Floor Analyses (text
07/03/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 507
AB 1275 Elhawary, D HTML PDF
Regional housing needs: regional transportation plan.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 593, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The text outlines changes to existing planning and zoning laws, focusing on housing and transportation planning: 1. **General Plan and Housing Element**: The law requires cities and counties to adopt long-term plans for development, including a housing element.

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process involves determining regional housing needs every few years. The bill proposes extending the timeline for these determinations from two to three years and requires earlier consultation between the department and councils of governments. 2. **Subregional Entity Formation**: Cities and counties can form subregional entities to allocate housing needs within their areas. The current law requires these allocations to align with regional transportation plans. The bill changes the basis for allocations to a region's share in the current housing need allocation plan. 3. **Transportation Plans and Sustainable Communities Strategy**: Transportation agencies must create plans that integrate transportation with regional development to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets for 2020 and 2035. The bill requires housing needs allocation to consider development patterns in these transportation plans more closely. 4. **Allocation Plans Consistency**: The bill adjusts the requirement from ensuring consistency with sustainable community strategies to being informed by these strategies when developing housing allocation plans. 5. **Legislative Intent and Coordinated Planning**: The bill emphasizes coordinating housing planning with transportation strategies. Legislative intentions include ensuring that housing distributions reflect sustainable development. 6. **Interconnected Legislation Changes**: It incorporates changes contingent upon other bills (SB 486 and AB 650) being passed, ensuring that related legislative efforts are harmonized. 7. **State-Mandated Local Program**: The bill implies additional stateimposed requirements on local entities, potentially incurring costs. California law requires these costs to be reimbursed to local governments, and this bill ensures provisions are made for such reimbursements if determined necessary by the State Commission on Mandates.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 593
AB 1299 Bryan, D HTML PDF
Parking violations.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 346, Statutes of 2025 Summary: Existing law mandates an administrative hearing process for handling parking violations and penalties, and the issuing agency must conduct an initial review if the recipient of a parking violation notice requests it. It permits an examiner or issuing agency to allow installment payments or deferment if the party proves they cannot pay the penalty in full.

The new bill expands this by allowing the agency to reduce or waive the penalty entirely if the recipient shows an inability to pay or can document extenuating circumstances like homelessness or financial hardship. Also, while the current law allows for the collection of unpaid penalties through a vehicle registration hold or civil judgment, and requires a payment plan option for indigent individuals, this bill allows individuals to request to enter a payment plan at any time rather than within a specified period after receiving the parking violation notice or administrative hearing result.

Current Analysis: 07/08/25 S Floor Analyses (text
03/17/25)
Current Text: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 346
AB 1308 Hoover, R HTML PDF

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Residential building permits: inspections: Housing Accountability Act.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 509, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing State Housing Law in California sets standards for the construction and occupancy of buildings used for human habitation. Local building departments are responsible for enforcing these standards as well as the California Building Standards Code. If a local department takes over 30 days to review a building permit application, an applicant can request a private entity to perform the review. The law allows inspections to ensure compliance with housing standards. A new bill mandates the inspection of certain new residential constructions and additions within 10 business days after the construction work is completed and reported. This introduces a state-mandated local program by adding new duties for local agencies. Additionally, the Housing Accountability Act restricts local agencies from declining or making unrealistically conditional approvals for affordable housing projects unless specific conditions are documented. The bill expands the definition of “disapprove” to include the failure of building departments to inspect within the 10-day window, constituting a violation of the Act, thereby mandating local compliance.

The bill also addresses technical modifications related to another proposed bill, SB 838, contingent upon the enactment sequence. Lastly, it states that no reimbursement to local agencies is required unless specified conditions are met, aligning with reimbursement procedures outlined in the California Constitution.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 509
AB 1327 Aguiar-Curry, D HTML PDF
Home improvement and home solicitation: right to cancel contracts: notice.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 348, Statutes of 2025 Summary: Existing law regulates consumer transactions, such as home improvement and home solicitation contracts, allowing buyers to cancel these contracts within three business days. A five-day cancellation period is available if the buyer is a senior citizen, effective for contracts from January 1, 2021. A seven-day cancellation window is provided for contracts related to repairing residential properties damaged by declared emergencies. These contracts must include a cancellation notice form with instructions. The proposed bill requires the inclusion of an email address in contracts for submitting cancellation notices and a phone number for assistance. It also allows buyers to file complaints with the Contractors State License Board if a cancellation notice is missing from the contract. This bill will implement additional changes if enacted alongside SB 517 and after it.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/04/25)
Current Text: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered
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AB 1339 González, Mark, D HTML PDF
Department of Insurance: housing insurance study.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 728, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law establishes the Department of Insurance, led by the Insurance Commissioner, which regulates insurance classes. The proposed bill mandates the Department, with funding and consultations, to study the availability of property liability and builders' risk insurance for affordable housing entities that receive financial support through grants, loans, or tax credits from relevant state bodies. Insurance companies must provide information for this study, which aims to gather data, identify insurance barriers, and evaluate additional relevant information regarding insurance availability for these entities. The study will also examine how insurers consider certain factors, such as income levels of prospective residents, when determining insurance offers and rates. The Department must report its findings and recommendations on policy and budget options to improve insurance costs and access for affordable housing entities to the Senate and Assembly Insurance Committees within one year of funding. These provisions are set to expire on January 1, 2031, and include related legislative findings.

Current Analysis: 09/03/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/02/25)
Current Text: 10/13/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 728
AB 1414 Ransom, D HTML PDF
Landlord-tenant: internet service provider subscriptions.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 506, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law outlines the responsibilities of tenants and landlords, including a tenant's ability to deduct utility payments from rent under certain conditions. It also prevents landlords from retaliating against tenants who exercise their rights by evicting them or increasing rent or reducing services within 180 days of specific events, provided tenants are not behind on rent. Additionally, the law assumes that property rentals are automatically renewed for certain timeframes under specified conditions. Starting January 1, 2026, a new bill mandates that landlords must allow tenants to opt out of subscriptions with third-party internet service providers linked to their tenancy for month-to-month or periodic leases. If landlords fail to comply, tenants can deduct the subscription cost from their rent. The bill also protects tenants from landlord retaliation for exercising these rights, in line with current laws on retaliation.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/02/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
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AB 1445 Haney, D HTML PDF
Downtown revitalization and economic recovery financing districts.

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Status: 10/11/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 642, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law allows cities or counties to create enhanced infrastructure financing districts to fund projects like affordable housing. Specifically, San Francisco can establish a district to convert commercial spaces to residential use, using tax revenue generated by these conversions. San Francisco is required to create a board for this district alongside a financing plan, ensuring projects receiving tax revenue comply with labor standards and pay prevailing wages. The new bill would allow any city or county, except San Francisco, to establish similar districts for commercial-to-residential conversions. These new districts must meet similar requirements as those in San Francisco, but the bill relaxes some conditions, such as labor standards compliance, and introduces changes to the financing plan requirements. The bill also alters the rules for tax revenue allocation, removing the requirement that a portion of property tax revenue goes to a district's special fund when the district ends.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Current Text: 10/11/2025 - Chaptered
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AB 1529 Committee on Housing and Community Development HTML PDF Housing omnibus.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 203, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The text outlines several legislative updates regarding housing laws in California: 1. **Tenant Protection Act of 2019**: This act limits the ability of property owners to terminate tenancies without just cause until January 1, 2030. A new bill allows the notice of just cause termination to be included in the lease agreement. 2. **Planning and Zoning Law**:

Owners of assisted housing developments must provide advance notice to tenants and public entities about the expiration of rental restrictions or subsidies. The bill specifies that a notice of the opportunity to purchase must be provided before or at the same time as the 12-month notice of changes. 3. **Affordable Rent Regulations**: Modifications are proposed for the regulation of rent in certain subsidized housing. A rent cap is established for developments dedicating at least 80% of units to lower-income households, using benchmarks set by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee. 4. **Migrant Farm Labor Centers**: The Department of Housing and Community Development is required to explore transitioning these centers for year-round use and identify excess sites nearby for potential housing development. 5. **Legislative Coordination**: The bill indicates changes that will only take effect if another bill (SB 522) is also enacted. 6. **State Mandates

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Reimbursement**: The bill provides that if state mandates result from its enactment, local agencies and school districts will be reimbursed according to established procedures.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Current Text: 10/01/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 203
SB 9 Arreguín, D HTML PDF
Accessory Dwelling Units: ordinances.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 510, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law allows for creating accessory dwelling units (ADUs) through local ordinances or by ministerial approval if no local ordinance is adopted, following specific standards. Local agencies must submit their ADU ordinances to the Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days of adoption. The department reviews the ordinances to ensure compliance and can provide findings if there are discrepancies. Local agencies are given up to 30 days to respond and amend their ordinances if necessary. If an agency fails to amend the ordinance or justify its compliance, the department can inform the Attorney General of a legal violation. A bill with this law would invalidate any ordinance not submitted within 60 days or not revised in response to non-compliance findings within 30 days.

Current Analysis: 08/28/25 S Floor Analyses (text
06/19/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
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SB 21 Durazo, D HTML PDF
Single-room occupancy units: demolition and replacement: housing assistance programs: eligibility for homeless individuals and families.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 511, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Housing Crisis Act of 2019 restricts cities and counties from approving housing projects that involve demolishing occupied or recently demolished protected units unless certain conditions are met. These conditions include replacing all such units and ensuring the project has at least as many residential units as the site had in the last five years. The law also mandates that replacement of protected units must be factored into meeting local and state affordable housing requirements for various income levels. This bill would extend these requirements to include units for acutely low-income households. However, it allows for reduced replacement units in single-room occupancy buildings if necessary for conversion to affordable rental units. The bill also addresses the Department of Housing and Community Development's role in promoting housing development through programs

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like the Multifamily Housing Program, which offers financial assistance for housing projects. The department can enter long-term agreements to service financial arrangements. For eligibility determination, individuals displaced from or returning to single-room occupancy units that receive departmental funds and are intended for homeless people would be recognized as homeless under specified criteria. These individuals or families cannot be compelled to fill units through certain referral systems.

Current Analysis: 09/08/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/04/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 511
SB 79 Wiener, D HTML PDF
Housing development: transit-oriented development.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 512, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing Planning and Zoning Law mandates that each county and city in California must prepare a comprehensive general plan for physical development, including a housing element that addresses existing and future housing needs. This element requires a detailed analysis of housing needs and available resources, setting objectives and programs for housing development, improvement, and preservation. The Department of Housing and Community Development calculates housing needs for the state, and local governments must create plans to meet these needs by identifying developable land. The Housing Accountability Act protects housing development projects from being unjustly denied by local governments. When projects comply with established standards, any denial must be based on substantial evidence. The act allows for legal actions against local agencies that fail to comply. The new bill introduces specific provisions for housing projects near transit-oriented development (TOD) stops. These projects are allowed under zoning for residential, mixed, or commercial development if they meet certain criteria, including minimum dwelling units and standards regarding height and density based on proximity to TOD stops. The bill also impacts the Housing Accountability Act by presuming local government violations if they deny compliant projects in high-resource areas, with penalties starting January 1, 2027. It provides for streamlined approval processes but includes requirements for affordability, demolition, anti-displacement, and labor standards.

Moreover, the bill allows transit agency boards to set TOD zoning standards and enables local governments to adopt TOD alternative plans. Compliance oversight is given to the Department of Housing and Community Development. The bill applies statewide, including charter cities, and increases the responsibilities of local officials. Although it expands perjury definitions by including labor standards certification, the bill specifies that no state reimbursement to local agencies is required for these changes.

Current Analysis: 09/11/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/05/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
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Housing development: density bonuses.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 484, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Density Bonus Law mandates that cities and counties offer developers benefits like density bonuses and other incentives if they agree to build specific housing units and meet certain conditions. The new bill clarifies that these incentives cannot result in a project with a particular commercial floor area ratio. Additionally, it states that some provisions of the law do not require local governments to approve incentives or waive development standards for transient lodgings within housing projects, except under specific conditions.

Current Analysis: 09/03/25 S Floor Analyses (text
07/07/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 484
SB 233 Seyarto, R HTML PDF
Regional housing need: determination: consultation with councils of governments.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 577, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law mandates that every county and city develop a comprehensive general plan for physical development, including a housing element.

Existing law requires the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to collaborate with councils of governments to establish regional housing needs. This consultation must happen at least 26 months before revising the housing elements. The proposed bill extends this consultation period to at least 38 months for the 7th housing element revision and beyond, with exceptions for specific councils. Moreover, the bill includes additional amendments, contingent on the enactment of another bill, SB 486.

Current Analysis: 09/08/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/04/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
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SB 262 Wahab, D HTML PDF
Housing element: prohousing designations: prohousing local policies.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 513, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law mandates that each county and city create a comprehensive long-term general plan for physical development, incorporating a housing element. The Department of Housing and Community Development assesses whether this housing element complies with the law. Jurisdictions designated as "prohousing" receive additional points or preference when applying for specific state programs. "Prohousing local policies" are defined and include financial incentives for housing and zoning laws that permit residential and mixed-use development by right. The proposed bill expands this definition to include policies that ensure people remain housed, adding more examples to the list of prohousing policies. Additionally, this bill will make further changes to the Government Code, contingent on the enactment and sequencing of another bill, AB

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SB 293 Pérez, D HTML PDF
Real property tax: transfer of base year value: generational transfers: wildfire.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 539, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The California Constitution limits property taxes to 1% of a property's assessed value, which is based on the 1975–76 valuation or subsequent purchase or ownership changes, with an annual inflation cap of 2%. Tax law exempts certain family transfers of property from being considered "purchases" or "changes in ownership," thereby preserving low tax values. Proposition 19 allows these exemptions for family homes or farms transferred between parents and children or grandchildren, under specific conditions. A new bill extends the deadline for filing these exemptions to three years after a notice of assessment is issued, if the property was affected by specified fires and if requirements are met. This extension applies to claims filed by January 1, 2031. The California Constitution also provides tax exemptions, such as a $7,000 homeowners' exemption and a larger exemption for disabled veterans. The new bill allows filings for these exemptions to be considered timely if made within a year of receiving an assessment notice, under certain conditions, and applies to claims filed before January 1, 2031. Additionally, the bill includes legislative findings that justify a special statute for Los Angeles County. It also mandates state reimbursement to local agencies for any state-mandated costs determined by the Commission on State Mandates, following established procedures.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/02/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 539
SB 340 Laird, D HTML PDF
General plans: housing element: emergency shelter.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 514, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The text outlines existing laws and a new bill affecting city and county planning, particularly focusing on housing and emergency shelters. Under current law, cities and counties must create a general plan that includes a housing element identifying adequate sites for various housing types and assessing housing needs along with relevant resources and constraints. This includes ensuring zoning designations allow for residential uses, including mixed uses, and permit emergency shelters without additional permits.

The new bill proposes that emergency shelters expand their services in line with objective standards and imposes higher service requirements on local governments, creating a state-mandated local program. Moreover, the Department of Housing and Community Development oversees the Emergency Housing and Assistance Program, which provides funding to help transition homeless individuals to self-sufficiency while maintaining health and safety. The bill also modifies the definition of "emergency shelter" to include supportive services, maintaining a maximum occupancy duration of six months. It integrates additional changes from other legislative proposals (AB 610 and AB 650) contingent on their enactment. If the state mandates costs due to these changes, reimbursement procedures are outlined based on the California Constitution.

Current Analysis: 09/08/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/03/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 514
SB 477 Blakespear, D HTML PDF
California Fair Employment and Housing Act: enforcement procedures.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 321, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) establishes the Civil Rights Department to enforce civil rights related to employment and housing. It aims to prevent discrimination based on certain characteristics. Individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination can file a verified complaint with the department. The department investigates complaints and seeks to resolve issues through negotiations.

Both individuals and the department can file complaints on behalf of groups if the alleged discrimination affects multiple people. The proposed bill seeks to define "group or class complaint" under FEHA. It extends the time limits (tolling) for filing civil actions, especially if an appeal is made against the closure of a complaint. The period for filing civil actions is also extended through mutual agreements and during petitions and appeals. If the department does not take civil action, it must issue a right-to-sue notice to the person aggrieved. This bill additionally aligns right-to-sue notice procedures for individual and group complaints, ensuring notices are issued after all related proceedings conclude. It removes existing provisions specifying where to file civil actions regarding housing discrimination, allowing more flexibility in choosing the filing location.

Current Analysis: 07/03/25 A Floor Analysis (text
03/26/25)
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Chapter No. 321
SB 486 Cabaldon, D HTML PDF
Regional housing: public postsecondary education: changes in enrollment levels: California Environmental Quality Act.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 517, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: This bill introduces new requirements affecting various existing laws related to transportation and housing planning, with specific emphasis on integrating changes in enrollment levels at public higher education institutions into these plans: 1. **Regional Transportation Plans**: Current law mandates transportation agencies to develop plans for balanced regional systems, including a sustainable communities strategy. This bill adds that these strategies must also consider enrollment changes at regional higher education institutions to ensure accommodation of all population segments. 2. **Housing Element Planning**: Counties and cities must have long-term plans, which include a housing element that considers projected needs. This bill requires the Department of Finance to factor in enrollment changes at UC and CSU campuses when projecting household growth. Councils of government must also include student distribution and transit optimization for university campuses in their housing need assessments. 3. **CEQA and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs)**: The California Environmental Quality Act demands EIRs for projects with potential environmental impacts. This bill exempts UC and CSU from conducting a "no project" alternative analysis in EIRs if they've provided enrollment forecasts, streamlining development processes under specific conditions. 4. **Conditional Amendments**: The bill includes provisions that will become operative only if certain related bills are enacted, ensuring that these changes align with broader legislative updates. 5. **State Reimbursement**: The bill outlines that certain mandates do not require state reimbursement. However, if additional mandated costs are identified, reimbursement procedures will follow existing statutory provisions. Overall, the bill aims to more closely align transportation and housing planning with the impact of higher education institutions, enhancing regional growth strategies and efficiency.

Current Analysis: 09/09/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/05/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 517
SB 489 Arreguín, D HTML PDF
Local agency formation commissions: written policies and procedures: Permit Streamlining Act:
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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 518, Statutes of 2025.

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Summary: The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 sets guidelines for forming or altering cities and special districts, mandating that each county's local agency formation commission (LAFCO) establishes written policies and procedures to foster efficient urban development. LAFCOs must also make these policies, procedures, and public hearing notices available online. The bill expands on this by requiring these written guidelines to include all necessary forms for application submissions. The Permit Streamlining Act mandates public agencies to list required information for development project applications. The bill extends this requirement by obligating agencies to publish online the complete list and criteria used to evaluate the completeness of housing development project applications. By increasing the responsibilities of local commissions and planning officials in managing and reviewing development processes, the bill creates a state-mandated local program. While the California Constitution typically requires state reimbursements for such mandates, this bill specifies that no reimbursement is necessary for stated reasons.

Current Analysis: 09/03/25 S Floor Analyses (text
08/26/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 518
SB 507 Limón, D HTML PDF
Planning and zoning: regional housing needs allocation.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 519, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Under the current Planning and Zoning Law, cities and counties must create a general plan that includes a housing element, which assesses housing needs including the locality's share of the regional need. A council of governments or the Department of Housing and Community Development assigns this need to each locality. Local governments may review or appeal their allocated shares. The new bill allows local governments and tribes in the same county to voluntarily agree to count tribal housing developments towards the locality's regional housing needs. It prohibits local governments from requiring tribes to waive sovereign immunity for such agreements. Additionally, it encourages the Department of Housing and Community Development to approve tribal housing units toward meeting local housing needs. The bill emphasizes a statewide concern, making it applicable to all cities, including charter cities.

Current Analysis: 08/28/25 S Floor Analyses (text
07/08/25)
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Chapter No. 519
SB 517 Niello, R HTML PDF
Home improvement contract requirements: subcontractors.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 585, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Contractors State License Law regulates contractor activities and sets requirements for their licensure and discipline through the Contractors State License Board within the Department of Consumer Affairs. Current law mandates specific information and compliance requirements for home improvement contracts. A failure to meet these lead to disciplinary actions. The proposed bill clarifies that the prime or direct contractor is responsible for completing the project according to the contract's terms. Subcontractors or salespersons can also face discipline for violations. Additionally, the bill requires home improvement contracts to disclose whether subcontractors will be used. It will incorporate further changes to Section 7159 of the Business and Professions Code if another related bill, AB 1327, is also enacted.

Current Analysis: 09/08/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/03/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 585
SB 543 McNerney, D HTML PDF
Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 520, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The bill revises existing laws related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) to ensure alignment with state standards. It updates the definition of a JADU to specify a cap of 500 square feet of interior livable space. The bill extends the Department of Housing and Community Development's authority to review guidelines for both ADUs and JADUs and mandates that local agencies submit ordinances related to JADUs for departmental review within 60 days of adoption. If a JADU ordinance is noncompliant, and the agency does not rectify this, the ordinance is voided. The bill also ensures that local agencies ministerially approve ADU and JADU permit applications within 60 days, and outlines steps for appeal if a permit is denied. It places restrictions on impact fees for ADUs and JADUs based on size. The bill stipulates that smaller ADUs or JADUs under 500 or 750 square feet, respectively, should not trigger specific fees related to school facilities. Additionally, it addresses size restrictions for ADUs, maintaining a minimum permission for an 800-square-foot ADU. The law also prohibits requiring fire sprinklers in a JADU when not necessary for the main dwelling. The legislation imposes additional duties on local planning officials but specifies that no state reimbursement is required for these mandates.

Current Analysis: 08/28/25 S Floor Analyses (text
07/08/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 520
SB 580 Durazo, D HTML PDF
Attorney General: immigration enforcement policies.

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Status: 10/12/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 670, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law mandates the Attorney General to create model policies that restrict cooperation with immigration enforcement at public institutions such as schools and libraries, consistent with federal and state law. This bill extends that requirement, requiring the Attorney General, by July 1, 2026, to consult with stakeholders to develop policies for interactions with immigration enforcement and publish guidelines to limit the availability of data in state and local databases for immigration enforcement use. State and local agencies must implement these policies by January 1, 2027. This bill establishes a statemandated program, emphasizing its statewide applicability, including to charter cities. If the Commission on State Mandates finds the bill imposes state-mandated costs, reimbursement will follow the established statutory procedures.

Current Analysis: 09/09/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/04/25)
Current Text: 10/12/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 670
SB 625 Wahab, D HTML PDF
Housing developments: disasters: reconstruction of destroyed or damaged structures.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 548, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The text describes a bill that amends existing laws regarding housing development and disaster recovery in California. It builds upon the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, prohibiting restrictions on rebuilding residential structures damaged in disasters and ensuring a fair review process for reconstruction applications. It mandates courts to award attorney fees to owners who prevail in enforcing these provisions.

Additionally, the bill modifies the Planning and Zoning Law to permit a streamlined approval process for housing projects on sites where homes were destroyed or damaged by disasters, requiring local governments to approve these developments within 90 days if they meet specific standards. It also invalidates local ordinances that restrict temporary housing solutions like mobile homes post-disaster for three years. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes adherence to labor standards and criminalizes false certifications to enforce these standards. Under the California Environmental Quality Act, the bill expands exemptions for ministerial projects, allowing certain developments to bypass environmental reviews. Finally, the bill considers these changes a statewide concern, affecting all cities, and specifies that no state reimbursement is needed for local agencies to implement these mandates.

Current Analysis: 09/08/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/02/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
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Department of Consumer Affairs and Department of Real Estate: states of emergency: waivers and exemptions.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The bill allows the Department of Real Estate and boards under the Department of Consumer Affairs to waive certain licensure requirements for individuals affected by a natural disaster declared as a state of emergency by the Governor or President. This includes waiving examination fees and continuing education requirements. Boards must notify the Department of Consumer Affairs' director of any waiver, which will not take effect until five business days after notification. The director can approve or disapprove these waivers within the five-day period; if they fail to give a decision, the waiver automatically takes effect the day after this period. The Department of Consumer Affairs must post effective waivers online. Licensees are exempt from duplicate license fees but must provide an email address to their board. Contractors cannot perform debris removal without proper licenses or authorization during emergencies, and must pass a hazardous substance certification exam and meet occupational safety requirements. The Real Estate Commissioner must identify and notify the public of any unlawful practices following a natural disaster and can suspend or revoke a license if a licensee offers to purchase property in the affected area for below its market value within a year of the disaster declaration. The bill is an urgency statute, taking effect immediately.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/04/25)
Current Text: 10/13/2025 - Vetoed
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Winter Fires of 2025: real property tax: exemptions and reassessment.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 549, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The California Constitution limits property tax rates to 1% of a property's full value, which is generally based on a 1975-76 valuation or a more recent appraisal after purchase, construction, or change in ownership. New construction is assessed at full value unless reconstruction follows a disaster, fitting specific criteria, like being substantially equivalent to the pre-disaster property. This bill extends the time frame for transferring base year values from five to eight years for properties damaged in specific fires between November 2024 and February 2025, imposing new responsibilities on local tax officials. Local governments can reassess damaged properties after a major disaster. The bill lengthens the time to apply for reassessment from 12 to 24 months for properties affected by the mentioned fires, increasing duties related to perjury laws. Disabled veterans normally get

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tax exemptions for their principal residences; this bill extends the exemption to homes destroyed in a state-declared emergency, with certain conditions. It also allows use-based exemptions for properties damaged by the specified fires if they had such exemptions in 2025 and have not changed ownership. This statute is specified for Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The state typically reimburses local governments for mandated costs, but this bill specifies no reimbursement for certain mandates unless determined otherwise by the Commission on State Mandates. Additionally, local governments will not receive reimbursement for revenue lost due to these changes. The bill is designed to take immediate effect as an urgent statute.

Current Analysis: 09/11/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/04/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 549
SB 686 Reyes, D HTML PDF
Housing programs: financing.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 523, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Zenovich-Moscone-Chacon Housing and Home Finance Act establishes the Department of Housing and Community Development, which manages programs to promote housing development and provide housing assistance and loans. The department can engage in long-term contracts up to 30 years for servicing loans or enforcing agreements. Currently, property owners can take on additional debt for property rehabilitation or new affordable housing, provided any extracted equity meets certain conditions. "Extracted equity" refers to debt added that is not used according to specific rules. The new bill mandates that the department must also allow additional debt if the extracted equity reimburses predevelopment costs, unreimbursed capital improvements, and operating deficits, and redefines "extracted equity" as debt-funded distributions not used as prescribed.

Current Analysis: 08/28/25 S Floor Analyses (text
07/07/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 523
SB 748 Richardson, D HTML PDF
Encampment Resolution Funding program: safe parking sites: reporting.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 524, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Encampment Resolution Funding program aims to enhance cooperation between the Department of Housing and Community Development, local jurisdictions, and continuums of care to address encampment issues and transition individuals into stable housing.

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Existing law allows these entities to apply for grants, detailing plans for using funds to support people in encampments. This new bill requires applications to include information about safe parking sites for those living in vehicles while permanent housing is secured.

Grant recipients must report data to local Homeless Management Information Systems and the department, which uses these reports to evaluate program efficacy and identify scalable best practices for encampment resolution. The bill would eliminate the requirement for reports to legislative committees and instead mandate that data summaries be included in the department's annual report to the Governor and Legislature.

Additionally, the department will assess program efficacy based on its annual report findings.

Current Analysis: 09/08/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/02/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 524
SB 757 Richardson, D HTML PDF
Local government: nuisance abatement.

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Status: 10/11/2025 - Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The proposed bill authorizes cities or counties to collect fines for specific nuisance abatement violations using a nuisance abatement lien or a special assessment until January 1, 2035. Funds collected from these fines must be used for streamlining housing development permits or establishing housing-related loan funds. The bill mandates a hardship waiver process to reduce fines for those who qualify. Specifically, it requires a total waiver for individuals with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty line.

Additionally, before imposing penalties, enforcing entities must provide a 60-day correction period for violations, unless they pose an immediate health or safety risk.

Current Analysis: 08/15/25 S Floor Analyses (text
07/03/25)
Current Text: 10/11/2025 - Vetoed
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SB 782 Pérez, D HTML PDF
Enhanced infrastructure financing district: climate resilience districts.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 552, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The proposed bill allows cities and counties to create enhanced infrastructure financing districts more flexibly. Existing law permits such districts to fund public facilities and

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certain projects. Moreover, cities, counties, and special districts can form climate resilience districts to support projects addressing climate issues like sea level rise and wildfire risk. The bill authorizes simplifying tax division processes among participating entities. It requires public meetings for district formation and financing plan adoption, with mandatory advance public notice and inspection of the financing plan. Governing board members of these districts must reside, own property, or operate a business within the district and serve at least four years, with term limits. Revenues must be used for repairing disaster-affected structures, mitigating disaster risks, or supporting economic recovery.

The bill defines a disaster as one where the Governor declares a state of emergency and is designed to become effective immediately as an urgency statute.

Current Analysis: 09/03/25 S Floor Analyses (text
08/27/25)
Current Text: 10/10/2025 - Chaptered
Chapter No. 552
SB 838 Durazo, D HTML PDF
Housing Accountability Act: housing development projects.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 789, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing Housing Accountability Act limits local agencies from disapproving or imposing conditions on housing projects for low to moderate-income households unless specific conditions are met. It defines "housing development projects" to include mixeduse developments where at least two-thirds of the space is for residential use. The proposed bill amends this definition to ensure that in mixed-use developments meeting the residential space requirement, no part of the project is used for transient lodging like hotels or motels, with certain exceptions. Additionally, it fixes cross-references in the Act and incorporates changes contingent on the enactment of another bill, AB 1308, provided this bill is passed after it.

Current Analysis: 09/11/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/05/25)
Current Text: 10/13/2025 - Chaptered
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Bills of Interest
Thursday, October 16, 2025
AB 1 Connolly, D HTML PDF
Residential property insurance: wildfire risk.

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Status: 10/09/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 472, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The existing law oversees various types of insurance, including property and fire insurance, and establishes the Department of Insurance, led by the Insurance Commissioner, with defined responsibilities. Current regulations prevent insurers from using rating plans that ignore specific wildfire risk mitigation, such as property-level building enhancements. A proposed bill mandates that by January 1, 2030, and every five years thereafter, the Department of Insurance must evaluate the possibility of updating its regulations to include more building hardening measures and community wildfire mitigation programs. This process requires the department to consult with designated agencies to identify potential additional measures and to establish a public participation process during the evaluation.

Current Analysis: 08/29/25 S Floor Analyses (text
12/02/24)
Chapter No. 472
AB 36 Soria, D HTML PDF
Housing elements: prohousing designation.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 485, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law mandates cities and counties to adopt general plans for land use, including housing elements, which the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) evaluates for compliance. HCD must also designate jurisdictions as "prohousing" based on regulations. Currently, this is done through emergency regulations, but a new bill proposes permanent regulations for this designation. Starting with the 7th housing element cycle, the bill allows small rural jurisdictions to request a review of their

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housing elements for prohousing status, and these jurisdictions won’t need to renew their designation for at least four years. "Small rural jurisdiction" refers to cities with populations under 25,000 or counties under 200,000. This bill will incorporate changes proposed by SB 262 if both are enacted, with this bill being enacted last.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/04/25)
Last Amend: 09/04/2025
Chapter No. 485
AB 60 Papan, D HTML PDF
Cosmetic safety.

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Status: 10/07/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 432, Statutes of 2025 Summary: Starting January 1, 2027, current law will prohibit the production, sale, or distribution of cosmetic products containing certain banned ingredients, unless specific exemptions apply. The Musk Reduction Act seeks to extend this prohibition to include additional musks: musk ambrette, musk tibetene, musk moskene, and musk xylene. Additionally, it would limit the use of musk ketone in cosmetic products to specified amounts, such as 14% in fine fragrance and oral products. The bill would also incorporate further changes to Section 108980 of the Health and Safety Code if both this bill and Senate Bill 39 are enacted, with this bill being the last to pass.

Current Analysis: 09/09/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/03/25)
Last Amend: 09/03/2025
Chapter No. 432
AB 76 Alvarez, D HTML PDF
Surplus land: exempt surplus land: sectional planning area.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: Under existing law, surplus land is defined as land owned by a local agency that is formally declared as not needed by the agency and thus available for disposal. Exempt surplus land refers to such land identified in a specific planning area document, with conditions like dedication prior to January 1, 2019, required allocation of at least 25% of units to lower-income households, and a development density of at least 10 units per acre. The proposed bill alters these requirements by mandating that for land proposed before January 1, 2019, at least 25% of units, or a minimum of 500 units, whichever is greater, must be dedicated to lower-income households. Additionally, the development must adhere to a density of at least 10 units per acre, considering housing for students, faculty, and staff within the entire planning area.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/17/25)
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Housing development: density bonuses.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 486, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Density Bonus Law mandates that cities or counties provide housing developers with certain benefits, like increased housing density and relaxed development standards, if they meet specific requirements, such as including designated affordable units. The new bill clarifies that these provisions do not obligate local governments to apply such incentives or waivers to transient lodging, like hotels, unless specified. It also notes that if another related bill, SB 92, is enacted, the changes this bill proposes will only take effect if it is enacted after SB 92.

Current Analysis: 09/02/25 S Floor Analyses (text
08/27/25)
Last Amend: 08/27/2025
Chapter No. 486
AB 226 Calderon, D HTML PDF
California FAIR Plan Association.

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Status: 10/09/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 473, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The California FAIR Plan Association is a joint reinsurance organization involving all insurers licensed to offer basic property insurance. It ensures people unable to get insurance through normal means can still receive coverage. The plan and its amendments require approval from the Insurance Commissioner. This new bill allows the FAIR Plan to seek bond issuance from the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank to enhance its liquidity and claims-paying capabilities. The bank can issue bonds for funding claims or increasing liquidity and loan proceeds to the association, which can enter into corresponding financial agreements. If unable to fulfill repayment obligations timely, the association must assess its members to meet these obligations. The bill also permits securing these financial commitments with statutory liens. If the bill leads to more revenue going into the bank fund, it constitutes an appropriation. This bill is set to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.

Current Analysis: 09/13/25 A Floor Analysis (text
06/16/25)
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AB 234 Calderon, D HTML PDF
California FAIR Plan Association governing committee.

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Status: 10/09/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 474, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The California FAIR Plan Association is a joint reinsurance group involving all insurers licensed to provide basic property insurance in the state. Its purpose is to ensure fair distribution of property insurance to individuals who cannot obtain it through regular means. Current law already defines the association's governing committee and its members. A new bill proposes that the Speaker of the Assembly and the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Rules become nonvoting ex officio members of this committee.

They would also be allowed to appoint a designee to represent them. The bill includes a clause for immediate implementation as an urgency statute.

Current Analysis: 06/26/25 S Floor Analyses (text
01/13/25)
Chapter No. 474
AB 238 Harabedian, D HTML PDF
Mortgage forbearance: state of emergency: wildfire.

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Status: 09/22/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 128, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The bill builds upon existing law by allowing borrowers facing financial hardship due to specific 2025 wildfires in California to request forbearance on their residential mortgage loans, specifically for properties with four or fewer residential units. It requires borrowers to affirm the hardship is due to the wildfire disaster. The bill mandates mortgage servicers to offer an initial forbearance period of up to 90 days, extendable in 90-day increments up to 12 months. During forbearance, servicers cannot charge late fees or a default interest rate and must not report negative credit information. They are also prohibited from initiating foreclosure processes during this period. Information on these forbearances and the required procedures must be publicly accessible on the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation's website. The bill also declares it effective immediately as an urgency statute and specifies that no state reimbursement is required for the changes presented.

Current Analysis: 09/02/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/10/25)
Last Amend: 07/10/2025
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State-led County of Los Angeles disaster housing task force.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The existing law defines the roles of the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Emergency Services (OES). HCD is responsible for updating California's Statewide Housing Plan, while OES handles the state's emergency and disaster response efforts. The proposed bill mandates HCD to establish a disaster housing task force in the County of Los Angeles, specifically to coordinate efforts with FEMA, OES, and local governments to rebuild housing affected by wildfires starting from January 7, 2025. The task force must appoint a state disaster housing coordinator to expedite resource delivery and report annually on housing reconstruction progress, starting April 1, 2026. These provisions will remain in effect until June 30, 2028. The bill highlights the necessity for this statute specifically for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and will take effect immediately as an urgency statute.

Current Analysis: 09/04/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/29/25)
Last Amend: 08/29/2025
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Postsecondary education: student financial aid dependency status: juveniles.

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Status: 10/11/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 610, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Donahoe Higher Education Act organizes California's public postsecondary education into three segments: California Community Colleges, California State University (CSU), and the University of California (UC), each governed by different boards. The act mandates CSU and requests UC to annually report on their financial aid programs to the Legislature, but UC is only bound if their Board of Regents agrees. The Student Aid Commission oversees state-authorized financial aid for all segments. The proposed bill requires financial aid officers to accept sworn statements from authorized local agency representatives for students facing unusual circumstances, thereby expanding the scope for potential perjury. This could lead to more responsibilities for community college districts. The bill also aims to support higher education access for individuals who are or were dependents of the juvenile court or in foster care, allowing specific agencies to provide requested information to educational institutions under confidentiality. Violating this confidentiality would be a misdemeanor, thus creating a state-mandated program.

Lastly, the California Constitution mandates state reimbursement for specific local costs.

This bill specifies that no reimbursement is required for certain mandates, but other mandated costs determined by the Commission on State Mandates would be eligible for reimbursement following existing statutory procedures.

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Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/04/25)
Last Amend: 09/04/2025
Chapter No. 610
AB 245 Gipson, D HTML PDF
Property taxation: application of base year value: disaster relief.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 530, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The California Constitution limits property taxes to 1% of a property's full cash value, which is initially set as the 1975-76 assessed value or reappraised value upon purchase, new construction, or ownership change. New construction typically includes any major property additions or changes, unless caused by disaster. For properties substantially damaged in a declared disaster, their base year value can transfer to similar replacement property acquired or built within five years. This bill extends the five-year period by three more years for properties affected by specific 2025 fires. It applies to tax determinations from the 2025–26 fiscal year onwards, creating additional local tax officials' duties, and establishing a state-mandated local program. Counties can already allow property reassessment if damaged, under certain conditions. This bill mandates that for properties affected by the specified fires, their January 1, 2025, market value reflects any damagerelated degradation. Additionally, the bill includes modifications contingent on the passage of another bill, SB 663, and stipulates state reimbursement procedures for mandated costs. However, it exempts the state from reimbursing local agencies for property tax revenue losses incurred under this bill. The bill is designed to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/29/25)
Last Amend: 08/29/2025
Chapter No. 530
AB 247 Bryan, D HTML PDF
Incarcerated individual hand crew members: wages.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 681, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Existing law allows prisoners to reduce their incarceration term by earning credits through good behavior and participation in approved programs. Inmate firefighters previously could earn two days of credit for each day served in certain assignments or after training, compared to the standard one-day credit. Juvenile courts can place wards at the Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp under specific conditions, where they receive training in wildland firefighting. This bill mandates that incarcerated individuals and youth at Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp be paid $7.25 per hour when involved in active fire

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incidents. This wage rate will be reviewed annually, and regulations must exist to resolve disputes over payment. The bill is to be enacted immediately as an urgency statute.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Last Amend: 09/05/2025
Chapter No. 681
AB 253 Ward, D HTML PDF
California Residential Private Permitting Review Act: residential building permits.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 487, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The California Residential Private Permitting Review Act mandates several changes to the residential building permit process for counties and cities. It requires local governments prescribing permit fees to publish a fee schedule online. The bill removes the previous requirement for local authorities to hire private entities for plan checks if the process exceeds 30 days. Instead, it allows applicants to hire a private professional if local processing takes too long. This private provider must submit an affidavit and a report under penalty of perjury, which the local agency must review within 10 business days. The applicant may resubmit corrected plans if initially non-compliant. The bill adjusts requirements for postentitlement phase permits, ensuring compliance occurs if a private provider checks the plans. While indemnifying local agencies from liability related to the privately checked plans, it specifies that public agencies are not liable for injuries resulting from their actions or omissions in permitting decisions. The bill also mandates that starting in 2027, the annual report on housing development must include data on permits reviewed by private professionals and the resources dedicated to permit processing. This bill emphasizes that these changes apply statewide and take effect immediately as an urgency statute, without requiring state reimbursement for local implementation costs.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/04/25)
Last Amend: 09/04/2025
Chapter No. 487
AB 265 Caloza, D HTML PDF
Small Business Recovery Fund Act.

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Status: 10/11/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The proposed bill aims to support small businesses affected by emergencies through a new grant program. The Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA) within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) would manage this program, with 90% of its funds directed to the Small Business Recovery Fund. This fund would offer competitive grants ranging from $2,500 to $100,000 to small businesses impacted by state-declared emergencies. Recipients must match the awarded grants to assist with

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recovery and rebuilding efforts. Additionally, 5% of the funds would support the Small Business Technical Assistance Program, and another 5% would support the Capital Infusion Program, both aiding disaster-affected areas. The OSBA Director must report grant outcomes to the Legislature, and the bill is set to expire on January 1, 2032.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/29/25)
Last Amend: 08/29/2025
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AB 290 Bauer-Kahan, D HTML PDF
California FAIR Plan Association: automatic payments.

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Status: 10/09/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 475, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The California FAIR Plan Association is a reinsurance group that includes all insurers licensed to offer basic property insurance. It provides coverage for individuals who cannot obtain insurance through normal means. Currently, insurers can cancel a policy for nonpayment of premiums, but must notify the policyholder at least 10 days prior. A new bill requires the FAIR Plan to implement an automatic payment system for premiums by April 1, 2026, but prevents policy cancellations or nonrenewals solely for not being enrolled in automatic payments. The bill also maintains the existing 10-day notice period for payment of overdue premiums.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Last Amend: 09/05/2025
Chapter No. 475
AB 299 Gabriel, D HTML PDF
Motels, hotels, and short-term lodging: disasters.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 531, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Existing law regulates tenancy terms and excludes hotel or motel occupants if their stay is 30 days or less. Landlords use an unlawful detainer action to evict tenants. However, under this bill, residents in lodgings due to a disaster that made their previous homes uninhabitable will not be treated as tenants for eviction purposes until they have been there for at least 270 days. This provision will be in effect until January 1, 2031, and the bill is set to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.

Current Analysis: 09/13/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Last Amend: 09/05/2025
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AB 301 Schiavo, D HTML PDF
Planning and zoning: housing development projects: postentitlement phase permits: state agencies.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 488, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law requires local agencies to provide a list of necessary information for approving or denying postentitlement phase permits, examples of complete applications, and complete sets of permits for at least five types of housing projects by January 1, 2024. It also establishes deadlines for reviewing these applications and specifies penalties for not adhering to the timelines. A "postentitlement phase permit" includes various permits issued by local agencies. The new bill extends these requirements to state agencies, requiring them to post this information and examples online by January 1, 2026.

If a state agency fails to meet the review deadlines, the permit is automatically approved.

The bill expands the definition of "postentitlement phase permit" to include those issued by state agencies necessary for starting construction on primarily residential developments, while specifying certain exceptions. The bill is designed to take effect immediately.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/17/25)
Last Amend: 07/17/2025
Chapter No. 488
AB 330 Rogers, D HTML PDF
Local Prepaid Mobile Telephony Services Collection Act.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 553, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Local Prepaid Mobile Telephony Services Collection Act suspends city and county authority to impose utility user taxes on prepaid mobile services from January 1, 2016, to January 1, 2026. During this period, any local charges must be applied at specified rates and collected from consumers by sellers at the time of sale. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration oversees collecting these charges, which are then distributed to local governments. The bill proposes extending the act's provisions until January 1, 2031. This extension continues the requirements under the Fee Collection Procedures Law, which, if violated, constitutes a crime, thereby imposing a state-mandated local program. The act also allows consumers to challenge the presumed location of their purchase for tax purposes by filing a declaration under penalty of perjury, thus expanding the scope of perjury-related offenses. The bill states that no state reimbursement is required for its implementation due to specified reasons.

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Current Analysis: 07/08/25 S Floor Analyses (text
01/27/25)
Chapter No. 553
AB 338 Solache, D HTML PDF
Workforce development: the Counties of Los Angeles and Ventura: 2025 wildfires.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 532, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The California Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act assigns the state's Workforce Development Board to assist the Governor with improving California's workforce investment system. In 2025, a budget allocated $5 million to support workforce development in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, affected by wildfires. The funding is intended to help underemployed and unemployed individuals through strategies like education and supportive services to aid rebuilding efforts. The bill directs the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity to receive these funds, with $600,000 redirected to the Economic Development Collaborative. The department may subcontract to meet the bill's goals and must adhere to specified quality standards, focusing on essential professions like construction, firefighting, and healthcare. Participants in these programs should have expedited access to necessary licensing and certification where possible. The bill is designed to become effective immediately due to the urgency of the situation and explicitly targets the needs of LA and Ventura Counties post-wildfires.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Last Amend: 09/05/2025
Chapter No. 532
AB 339 Ortega, D HTML PDF
Local public employee organizations: notice requirements.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 687, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Meyers-Milias-Brown Act regulates collective bargaining for local public employees, with the Public Employment Relations Board managing disputes. It mandates that public agency governing bodies negotiate in good faith on employment terms with employee organizations and provide advance written notice of changes affecting employment terms.

The proposed bill extends these requirements by mandating at least 45 days' notice before issuing requests for proposals or renewing contracts related to represented job classifications. In emergencies, as much notice as possible should be given. Although this introduces new obligations, no state reimbursement for related costs is required, but local agencies can seek compensation through other means.

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Current Analysis: 09/04/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/29/25)
Last Amend: 08/29/2025
Chapter No. 687
AB 366 Petrie-Norris, D HTML PDF
Ignition interlock devices.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 689, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Starting January 1, 2019, the law was updated to mandate that individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol must install an ignition interlock device (IID) in their vehicle for a court-specified period. However, first-time offenders have the option, but are not required, to install an IID. Convicted individuals who install an IID and meet other criteria can apply for a restricted driver’s license without completing a license suspension or revocation. IID manufacturers also need to comply with specific payment-related provisions. These requirements were initially set to expire on January 1, 2026, at which point the law would revert to its pre-2019 state. The new bill extends these provisions until January 1, 2033. Extending these requirements constitutes a state-mandated local program, but reimbursement for the associated costs is not required according to this bill.

Current Analysis: 09/13/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/29/25)
Last Amend: 08/29/2025
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AB 367 Bennett, D HTML PDF
Water: County of Ventura: fire suppression.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 690, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law outlines the regulation of wells and requires the State Fire Marshal to classify fire hazard severity zones in California. This bill, effective July 1, 2030, mandates water suppliers in Ventura County, California, to have backup energy sources to power critical fire suppression infrastructure, ensuring a 24-hour water supply for firefighting in high-risk areas. Alternatively, they can secure water from another provider. Water suppliers must annually inspect infrastructure and energy sources, and report any capacity reductions that could hinder firefighting to the Ventura County Office of Emergency Services within three business days. If a fire renders more than ten homes uninhabitable, a report must be created with the Ventura County Fire Department. The bill imposes new obligations on local entities, creating a state-mandated program, and

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provides for state reimbursement to local agencies for costs determined by the Commission on State Mandates. Special legislative findings justify the specific focus on Ventura County.

Current Analysis: 09/09/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/03/25)
Last Amend: 09/03/2025
Chapter No. 690
AB 394 Wilson, D HTML PDF
Public transportation providers.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 147, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The existing law defines battery as the intentional and unlawful use of force or violence on another person. Under current law, if battery is committed against an operator, driver, passenger, or other specified individuals on public transportation, knowing they are performing their duties, penalties include imprisonment up to one year, a fine up to $10,000, or both. If the victim is injured, penalties may include a fine up to $10,000, county jail time up to one year, state prison time between 16 months to three years, or both. The proposed bill broadens this definition to include employees and contractors of public transportation providers and extends the scope of this crime, thus creating a statemandated local program. It also clarifies that "unlawful violence" encompasses battery against specified public transportation individuals, and defines "employer" in this context to include joint powers authorities or public transit operators. The California Constitution usually requires reimbursement to local agencies for state-mandated costs, but this bill specifies that no reimbursement is needed for the costs it incurs.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/17/25)
Last Amend: 07/17/2025
Chapter No. 147
AB 400 Pacheco, D HTML PDF
Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training: police canines.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The existing law mandates the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, part of the Department of Justice, to develop guidelines for peace officers in California. A new bill requires that by July 1, 2028, this commission must study and provide recommendations to the Legislature on the use of canines in law enforcement. In these recommendations, they must consider appropriate scenarios for patrol use and detection use of canines. These provisions will be repealed on July 1, 2031.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
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Local finance: enhanced infrastructure financing districts: community revitalization and investment authorities.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 260, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The proposed bill makes several revisions to laws surrounding enhanced infrastructure financing districts and community revitalization authorities: 1. **Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFD):** - The bill revises the authorization for city or county legislative bodies to designate an EIFD to finance projects aimed at fostering community economic recovery, rather than specifically recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. - It modifies the process for amending infrastructure financing plans, allowing for changes or inclusion of a new taxing entity to be approved by majority vote after appropriate notice. - Annual reporting requirements now demand reports to be adopted within seven months of the fiscal year's end, aligning with new amendment procedures. - The bill allows taxing entities to join the district and participate in tax divisions any time after the district is formed, streamlining initial and subsequent participation. 2. **Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities (CRIA):** - The bill lowers the land area requirement characterized by certain conditions from 70% to 60% within community revitalization areas. The conditions include median household income under 80% of broader averages and the presence of deteriorated structures. - It reduces the number of required public hearings for adopting community revitalization plans from three to two, simplifying the planning process. - Public notice requirements are altered, allowing combined mail notices for meetings 40 days prior instead of separate notices. - Additionally, the bill specifies language requirements for notices, mandating bilingual or multilingual notices in areas where 20% or more of the population speak a non-English language. These changes aim to streamline processes, enhance flexibility for financing, and ensure effective communication with communities involved.

Current Analysis: 06/19/25 S Floor Analyses (text
03/27/25)
Last Amend: 03/27/2025
Chapter No. 260
AB 424 Davies, R HTML PDF
Alcohol and other drug programs: complaints.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 261, Statutes of 2025 Summary: Existing law mandates that alcohol or drug recovery or treatment facilities for adults must be licensed and regulated by the State Department of Health Care Services. Such

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facilities cannot operate without a valid license. This bill stipulates that, upon receiving a complaint about a licensed facility or an allegation of an unlicensed facility from the public, the department must notify the complainant within 10 days that their complaint was received. Once the complaint is resolved, the department must inform the complainant that the complaint has been closed and disclose whether the facility was found to be in violation of licensing regulations.

Current Analysis: 08/29/25 S Floor Analyses (text
03/19/25)
Last Amend: 03/19/2025
Chapter No. 261
AB 438 Hadwick, R HTML PDF
Authorized emergency vehicles.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 152, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The existing law permits the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol to issue emergency vehicle permits to certain vehicles, such as those owned by public utilities or fire companies, if they are used for emergency calls related to fire, law enforcement, life preservation, property protection, or arresting law violators. The new bill would expand this authorization to include vehicles owned by county, city, or city and county offices of emergency services. These permits would be issued specifically when these vehicles are operated by public employees responding to disasters.

Current Analysis: 09/02/25 A Floor Analysis (text
05/29/25)
Last Amend: 05/29/2025
Chapter No. 152
AB 455 Ortega, D HTML PDF
Real estate: environmental hazards: thirdhand smoke.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 263, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The proposed bill mandates that sellers of single-family residential properties disclose in writing any known residue from smoking tobacco or nicotine products, or any history of such smoking on the property, to potential buyers. It also requires the Department of Toxic Substances Control to update its consumer education booklet, which informs about environmental hazards, to include information on thirdhand smoke. To manage costs, the responsibility for this update would be delegated to the Center for Tobacco and the Environment at San Diego State University. The updated booklet should comply with federal disclosure standards and be reviewed by the department to ensure it adequately addresses thirdhand smoke as an environmental hazard.

Current Analysis: 09/04/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/17/25)
Last Amend: 07/17/2025
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AB 457 Soria, D HTML PDF
Farmworker housing: streamlined, ministerial approval: Counties of Fresno, Madera, and Merced.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 490, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law allows developers to apply for streamlined approval of eligible agricultural employee housing projects, without needing a conditional use permit, if they meet certain criteria. These criteria include being located in specific areas of Santa Clara or Santa Cruz counties, within 15 miles of farmland or grazing areas, and not on or near industrial sites.

An eligible development is defined as having up to 36 housing units, or up to 150 units if in Santa Clara or Santa Cruz, intended for single families or households. The new bill expands eligibility to include similar developments in Fresno, Madera, or Merced counties, adhering to the same location and industrial site restrictions. It also raises the unit cap to 150 for projects in these new counties. By broadening eligible developments, local officials will have increased responsibilities, creating a state-mandated local program. However, the bill argues that no state reimbursement is needed for these changes, even as it acknowledges the specific needs of Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties.

Current Analysis: 08/21/25 S Floor Analyses (text
02/06/25)
Chapter No. 490
AB 462 Lowenthal, D HTML PDF
Land use: accessory dwelling units.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 491, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law allows for the creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in residential areas through local ordinances or by default if no ordinance exists, adhering to certain standards. Typically, an ADU cannot receive a certificate of occupancy before the primary dwelling does. However, this bill introduces an exception: in counties where a state of emergency is declared by the Governor on or after February 1, 2025, a local agency must issue an occupancy certificate for an ADU even if the main house lacks one, provided that certain conditions are met, such as damage due to the emergency. The bill also changes how permits for ADUs and coastal development are processed. Permitting agencies must approve or deny ADU permit applications within 60 days, with automatic approval if they fail to act. This can be delayed if the ADU is part of a dual application with a new primary dwelling. Similarly, under the California Coastal Act, a local government or the commission must decide on coastal development permits for ADUs within 60 days, unless they are part of a paired application with a new dwelling. This legislation addresses issues of statewide concern and applies to all cities. No state reimbursement for local agency costs

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is required under this act. The bill is designed to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/29/25)
Last Amend: 08/29/2025
Chapter No. 491
AB 468 Gabriel, D HTML PDF
Crimes: looting.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 533, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Existing law defines burglary as entering certain buildings, places, or vehicles with intent to commit theft or a felony, and clarifies that a structure designed for habitation is considered in use for dwelling if it is unoccupied solely due to disaster. The proposed bill specifies that damage from a disaster does not prevent a burglary conviction. Looting is defined as committing certain crimes in areas under a state or local emergency, with second-degree burglary or grand theft treated more severely than petty theft. Current regulations define "evacuation area" and "evacuation warning." The bill proposes to expand the definition of looting to include various offenses like first-degree burglary and theft from a vehicle if committed in an evacuation zone. It defines an evacuation zone as areas subject to evacuation orders or warnings and includes residential units for one year or up to three years if under construction. The bill would increase penalties for crimes in evacuation zones, creating a state-mandated local program, but it specifies no state reimbursement for certain costs. Its provisions depend on the enactment of another bill, Senate Bill 571.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/06/25)
Last Amend: 09/06/2025
Chapter No. 533
AB 476 González, Mark, D HTML PDF
Metal theft.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 694, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Existing law regulates the trade of secondhand machinery and scrap metals, mandating junk dealers and recyclers to maintain written records of transactions, including sales details and seller identification. These records must be kept for at least two years, and violations are considered misdemeanors. Payments for nonferrous materials require seller identification verification. The law also prohibits possession of certain items, like fire hydrants or manhole covers, without a written certification from the owning agency, with violators facing fines up to $3000. The proposed bill introduces additional recordkeeping

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requirements, such as noting the time, amount paid, and employee handling each transaction, and requires a signed statement confirming ownership or the source of junk. It expands prohibited items to include street lights and increases fines for violations to $5000. Moreover, it raises fines for knowingly receiving illegally obtained materials from $1000 to $5000 and provides that no reimbursement for state-mandated local costs is needed under this act.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/04/25)
Last Amend: 09/04/2025
Chapter No. 694
AB 478 Zbur, D HTML PDF
Accessibility to emergency information and services: evacuations: pets.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 695, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Under the California Emergency Services Act, local governments (political subdivisions) have the authority during emergencies to provide and receive mutual aid as per their ordinances and emergency plans. An "emergency plan" includes strategies and methods for disaster response. Counties must share updated plans with the Office of Emergency Services. The bill mandates updates to city or county emergency plans for better pet evacuation procedures during emergencies. It requires these plans to outline rescue procedures for pets in areas under evacuation orders, subject to the incident commander's approval. The bill states that updates must include contact points for petrelated inquiries during evacuations, and this information must be available on local government websites. Furthermore, pets from evacuated areas cannot be adopted, euthanized, or transferred for 30 days, ensuring owners have a chance to retrieve them.

Local agencies may transfer pets to partner facilities within this period but must keep location records for potential reunification. After 30 days, agencies cannot euthanize these animals if rescue groups have expressed intent to take them. The bill introduces new responsibilities for local agencies, requiring them to modify their emergency plans and facilitate pet safety during evacuations. The state will reimburse any local agencies for costs incurred due to these new duties, as determined by statutory processes.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Last Amend: 09/05/2025
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AB 486 Lackey, R HTML PDF
Crimes: burglary tools.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 367, Statutes of 2025

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Summary: The existing law classifies possessing certain tools or items with the intent to break into a building as a misdemeanor. It also considers making, altering, or repairing specified instruments a misdemeanor if intended for criminal use. The proposed bill expands this list to include key programming devices, key duplicating devices, and signal extenders. By broadening the definition of this crime, the bill creates a state-mandated local program.

Although the California Constitution typically requires reimbursement to local agencies for state-mandated costs, this bill states that no reimbursement is necessary for a specified reason.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
06/18/25)
Last Amend: 06/18/2025
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AB 492 Valencia, D HTML PDF
Alcohol and drug programs: licensing.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 368, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The State Department of Health Care Services is responsible for overseeing prevention, treatment, and recovery services for alcohol and drug abuse, as well as problem gambling. Existing law allows this department to license alcohol or drug recovery and treatment facilities after receiving a completed application, fire clearance, and the appropriate fee. This new bill mandates that when the department issues such a license, it must also provide written notification to the relevant city or county. The notice must include the licensee's name, mailing address, and the facility's location.

Current Analysis: 07/01/25 S Floor Analyses (text
02/10/25)
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AB 507 Haney, D HTML PDF
Adaptive reuse: streamlining: incentives.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 493, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: This bill modifies existing planning and zoning laws to streamline the approval process for adaptive reuse projects, wherein existing buildings are repurposed for new uses like residential housing. It designates these projects as "use by right" in all zones (except specific industrial zones) if they meet certain conditions, including affordability criteria and historic preservation standards. Adaptive reuse projects will not require conditional use permits and are exempt from certain local development standards and impact fees unrelated to their change of use. The bill also mandates compliance with specific labor standards and allows local governments to implement their own regulations, providing they do not infringe on the right to pursue adaptive reuse projects. A key feature of this bill

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is its exemption of adaptive reuse projects from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), thus expediting their approval process. It adjusts housing law references to ensure compliance with state laws, allowing state-level authorities to intervene when local governments fail to adhere to the prescribed processes. Additionally, the bill permits the establishment of an adaptive reuse investment incentive program, starting fiscal year 2026–27, to provide tax incentives to projects that qualify under the streamlined process.

Changes made by this bill are framed as addressing statewide concerns, thereby applying to all cities, including charter cities. Lastly, the bill determines that no state reimbursement for local agencies or school districts is necessary, as it does not impose mandated costs.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Last Amend: 09/05/2025
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AB 538 Berman, D HTML PDF
Public works: payroll records.

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Status: 10/11/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 616, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Existing law mandates the Labor Commissioner to investigate claims of violations regarding public works projects, particularly concerning the payment of prevailing wages.

Contractors and subcontractors working on public projects must maintain accurate payroll records, including personal and work details, and make certified copies available to the public on request. Non-compliance is considered a misdemeanor. The proposed bill requires an awarding body, upon a public request, to obtain certified payroll records from contractors if the records are not in the awarding body's possession, making them accessible to the requester. It also allows the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement to impose penalties on contractors who fail to provide records within 10 days of receiving a request. The bill expands the obligations of contractors, potentially increasing criminal liability, and establishes a state-mandated local program. Although the California Constitution generally requires state reimbursement to local agencies for mandated costs, the bill specifies that no reimbursement is required for this act.

Current Analysis: 08/29/25 S Floor Analyses (text
05/23/25)
Last Amend: 05/23/2025
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AB 610 Alvarez, D HTML PDF
Housing element: governmental constraints: disclosure statement.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 494, Statutes of 2025.

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Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law mandates that cities and counties create a general plan, which includes a housing element for land use development. The Housing Element Law outlines the obligations for this element and demands assessment and approval by the Department of Housing and Community Development to ensure compliance. The law requires analyzing governmental constraints impacting housing for various income levels, including local ordinances affecting housing costs and supply. Cities and counties must show efforts to mitigate these constraints to meet regional housing needs. The proposed bill introduces a new requirement for a "governmental constraints disclosure statement" for the 7th and subsequent revisions of the housing element. This statement identifies any constraints introduced after the previous plan's deadline. This bill establishes a statemandated program by imposing these requirements on local governments and asserts the changes concern statewide interests, affecting all cities, including charter cities.

Additionally, it aligns with other legislative proposals, SB 340 and AB 650, if enacted together. The California Constitution normally requires state reimbursement of local costs from such mandates, but this bill specifies no reimbursement will be provided for stated reasons.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Last Amend: 09/05/2025
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AB 620 Jackson, D HTML PDF
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Fleet Purchasing Assistance Program: rental vehicles.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The existing law sets up the Air Quality Improvement Program, managed by the State Air Resources Board, to fund projects that reduce air pollutants and improve air quality.

Within this program, the Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Fleet Purchasing Assistance Program provides financial and non-financial resources to help fleet operators transition to zero-emission vehicles. A new bill now requires the state board to consider specific factors, such as environmental and supply chain benefits, when developing regulations related to the procurement or use of zero-emission vehicles for public and private fleets.

Current Analysis: 08/29/25 S Floor Analyses (text
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AB 630 González, Mark, D HTML PDF
Abandoned recreational vehicles.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 699, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Under existing law, peace officers or public agency employees can remove abandoned vehicles if they have reasonable grounds to do so, following a set procedure. This process involves notifying the Department of Justice's Stolen Vehicle System and contacting registered owners. The proposed bill, effective until January 1, 2030, allows Alameda and Los Angeles Counties to implement similar procedures for disposing of recreational vehicles valued at $4,000 or less. The bill includes conditions such as requiring proof of a vehicle's inoperability before disposal and mandates that if a removed vehicle is not inoperable or hazardous, the public agency handling the removal bears the towing and storage costs. Additionally, authorized local public agencies must report data annually, including the number of recreational vehicles removed and the number of occupants found in them. The bill asserts the necessity for this statute due to specific needs in Alameda and Los Angeles Counties.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/04/25)
Last Amend: 09/04/2025
Chapter No. 699
AB 632 Hart, D HTML PDF
Local ordinances: administrative fines or penalties.

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Status: 10/11/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The existing law allows local agencies to establish ordinances imposing administrative fines or penalties for violations. These agencies must create procedures for imposing, enforcing, collecting, and reviewing these penalties. The new bill permits local agencies to file a certified copy of a final order for such fines with the superior court, prompting immediate judgment. Additionally, the bill allows agencies to create an ordinance to collect fines through a lien on the property where the violation occurred, if certain criteria are met.

This bill clarifies that these remedies are additional to any other legal options available.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
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Last Amend: 08/19/2025
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AB 648 Zbur, D HTML PDF
Community colleges: housing: local zoning regulations: exemption.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 378, Statutes of 2025

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Summary: The existing law sets up the California Community Colleges under the Board of Governors, allowing community college districts to run campuses and provide education.

The proposed bill states that these college districts don't need to follow city zoning laws for housing projects on their property if specific conditions are met. If the housing includes units for faculty and staff, the college must ensure some units are offered at affordable rates for extremely low-income and lower-income faculty and staff. The bill further states that these changes are of statewide concern and apply to all cities, including charter cities.

Current Analysis: 09/09/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/02/25)
Last Amend: 09/02/2025
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AB 650 Papan, D HTML PDF
Planning and zoning: housing element: regional housing needs allocation.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The text outlines legislative changes to the Planning and Zoning Law related to housing development. It mandates that cities and counties adopt a comprehensive plan, including a housing element, to promote fair housing. The Department of Housing and Community Development must develop a standardized reporting format by December 31, 2026. The timeline for assessing housing needs prior to plan revisions is extended from two to three years, and new consultation timelines with councils of governments are introduced.

Subregional entities, comprising multiple cities or counties, have increased time—from 28 to 34 months before housing plan revisions—to coordinate housing needs, while councils have additional time to allocate housing needs within subregions. The timeline for developing and distributing a housing needs methodology and draft allocation plan is also extended for specific housing element cycles. Furthermore, any draft housing elements or amendments not in compliance must be reviewed by the Department, which will identify deficiencies and suggest required content adjustments. Changes also integrate with other legislative proposals (SB 340, AB 610, SB 486, AB 1275, AB 507) if they are enacted, affecting sections of the Government Code. No reimbursement to local agencies for these additional duties is required under the bill, aligning with California's constitutional framework.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
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AB 697 Wilson, D HTML PDF
Protected species: authorized take: State Route 37 project.

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Status: 10/07/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 438, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The California Endangered Species Act currently prohibits harming endangered or threatened species, with certain exceptions allowed if conditions are met via an incidental take permit from the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Fully protected species, which have even stricter protection, can only be harmed under very limited circumstances. This bill proposes allowing the Department to authorize incidental harm ("take") of some fully protected species if it is linked to a specific project on State Route 37 and meets certain conditions, including those required for an incidental take permit.

Current Analysis: 08/20/25 S Floor Analyses (text
05/06/25)
Last Amend: 05/06/2025
Chapter No. 438
AB 712 Wicks, D HTML PDF
Housing reform laws: enforcement actions: fines and penalties.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 496, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The text explains recent legislative amendments to the Planning and Zoning Law regarding affordable housing. It outlines that courts can award legal costs to a public entity or nonprofit if they prevail in legal actions involving housing development approvals. The new bill expands protections for applicants of housing development projects. If an applicant successfully enforces a public agency's compliance with housing reform laws, they can claim reasonable attorney's fees and costs. The bill also mandates fines for noncompliant local agencies and extends the time limit for legal actions by 60 days after notifying the agency of intent to sue. Additionally, public agencies cannot require applicants to indemnify them in cases where the applicant alleges agency violations of housing reform laws. The bill defines "housing reform law" as a law designed to protect housing project applicants or limit public agencies for their benefit.

Current Analysis: 09/04/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/03/25)
Last Amend: 07/03/2025
Chapter No. 496
AB 726 Ávila Farías, D HTML PDF
Planning and zoning: annual report: rehabilitated units.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 704, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law mandates that each county and city develop a long-term general plan for their physical development, including a housing element, and submit an

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annual report by April 1. This report must be sent to entities like the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the Department of Housing and Community Development, detailing their progress in meeting regional housing needs. The new bill allows local agencies to include in their annual reports the number of existing deed-restricted affordable housing units that are at least 15 years old and have been significantly rehabilitated with at least $60,000 per unit from local funds. These units, however, cannot be considered when determining eligibility for streamlined approvals. The bill also updates references to the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and includes changes proposed by another bill, AB 670, which will become operative only if both bills are enacted and this bill is the last to be enacted.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/04/25)
Last Amend: 09/04/2025
Chapter No. 704
AB 738 Tangipa, R HTML PDF
Energy: building standards: photovoltaic requirements.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission can set regulations on building standards to improve energy and water efficiency for new buildings. This includes rules for solar-ready and photovoltaic systems in new low-rise residential buildings from January 1, 2020. The bill extends these rules, effective until January 1, 2028, for residential buildings damaged by disasters in areas under a state of emergency. It mandates compliance with photovoltaic requirements only as they were at the original construction time, without additional regulations. This applies if specific conditions about owner income, insurance, and construction details are met. Local agencies must verify compliance, creating a state-mandated local program. The bill states no reimbursement is required to local agencies for costs involved.

Current Analysis: 08/20/25 S Floor Analyses (text
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AB 770 González, Mark, D HTML PDF
Advertising displays: City of Los Angeles: exemption: ordinance.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 707, Statutes of 2025.

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Summary: The Outdoor Advertising Act regulates advertising displays along public highways and makes violations a crime, with the Department of Transportation overseeing enforcement.

Existing exemptions apply to certain areas in Los Angeles, provided displays meet specific conditions, such as alignment with city ordinances. The proposed bill allows Los Angeles to create a flexible framework for signage, detailing allowed placement, size, and scope, and defining maximum capacity for advertising. It also permits the city to implement these regulations in stages. The bill is intended to become effective immediately as an urgency statute.

Current Analysis: 09/11/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/04/25)
Last Amend: 09/04/2025
Chapter No. 707
AB 812 Lowenthal, D HTML PDF
Recall and resentencing: incarcerated firefighters.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 712, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Existing law allows a court to reconsider a defendant's sentence within 120 days after commitment, if sentencing laws change, or upon recommendation from certain authorities, to potentially reduce the sentence. The California Conservation Camps program involves incarcerated individuals in projects with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, including fire prevention and control. The proposed bill mandates that by July 1, 2027, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation must establish regulations for referring participants of the Conservation Camp program and those working at institutional firehouses for resentencing.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Last Amend: 09/05/2025
Chapter No. 712
AB 851 McKinnor, D HTML PDF
Real property transactions: Counties of Los Angeles and Ventura wildfires: unsolicited offers.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 535, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law regulating real property sales has been affected by a state of emergency declared in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties due to fire and windstorm conditions.

Executive Orders No. N-7-25 and N-17-25 prohibit unsolicited offers to purchase property in specified ZIP Codes for less than the fair market value as of January 6, 2025. Violating these orders is a misdemeanor. The Real Estate Law regulates brokers and salespersons, making willful violations a crime. A new bill extends the prohibition on unsolicited offers to additional ZIP Codes, requiring buyers and sellers in prohibited areas to sign an

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attestation of compliance, recorded with the title transfer. Violations by licensed real estate professionals can lead to penalties and allow the Attorney General and others to enforce these rules. Sellers can cancel agreements made in violation, and violators face civil and misdemeanor penalties. These provisions are set to be operational 30 days postenactment and will expire on January 1, 2027. The bill specifies no state reimbursement requirement and takes effect immediately as an urgency statute.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Last Amend: 09/05/2025
Chapter No. 535
AB 858 Lee, D HTML PDF
Employment: rehiring and retention: displaced workers.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 280, Statutes of 2025 Summary: Until December 31, 2025, current law requires employers to provide laid-off employees with information about available job positions they are qualified for and to offer jobs based on a preference system, adhering to specific timelines. Employers are prohibited from taking adverse actions against laid-off employees who seek to enforce their rights under these rules. The law is enforced by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement and includes employees laid off on or after March 4, 2020, due to COVID-19-related reasons.

A separation is presumed COVID-19-related if due to lack of business or economical reasons unless proven otherwise. A proposed bill seeks to extend these provisions until January 1, 2027, with certain exceptions.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/29/25)
Last Amend: 08/29/2025
Chapter No. 280
AB 875 Muratsuchi, D HTML PDF
Vehicle removal.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 168, Statutes of 2025 Summary: Existing law permits peace officers or traffic enforcement employees to remove a vehicle if the driver is arrested for certain offenses. This new bill expands their authority to remove additional types of vehicles. It allows officers to tow vehicles with fewer than four wheels if they exceed 20 mph with an electric motor and are operated by an unlicensed driver, or if a class 3 electric bicycle is ridden by someone under 16. The bill also permits local governments to charge fees covering administrative and storage costs related to removing these vehicles. Vehicles must be returned to owners or their agents after at least 48 hours if certain conditions, including payment of costs, are met. Some cases may also require the violator to complete a bicycle safety program before releasing the vehicle.

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Current Analysis: 08/27/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/10/25)
Last Amend: 07/10/2025
Chapter No. 168
AB 888 Calderon, D HTML PDF
California Safe Homes grant program.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 536, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law establishes the Department of Insurance, led by the Insurance Commissioner, and outlines their responsibilities, including managing grant programs to help cover property retrofitting costs. The new bill proposes the creation of the California Safe Homes grant program, aimed at reducing wildfire losses across the state. The Department of Insurance would prioritize certain needs when distributing these grants, available to eligible applicants such as individuals, cities, counties, and special districts, based on specific criteria. Additionally, the bill would create the Sustainable Insurance Account within the Insurance Fund to finance the program, contingent on legislative appropriation or available federal and other grants. The Department would also be tasked with collecting data on the program's performance and is required to publish a performance report on their website and submit it to the Legislature by January 1, 2027, and biennially thereafter.

Current Analysis: 08/29/25 S Floor Analyses (text
05/29/25)
Last Amend: 05/29/2025
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AB 893 Fong, D HTML PDF
Housing development projects: objective standards: campus development zone.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 500, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022 allows development proponents to apply for affordable or mixed-income housing projects within specific zones where office, retail, or parking uses are primarily permitted. Such projects are granted "use by right" status and are subjected to streamlined ministerial review processes that disregard certain environmental assessments under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), primarily reducing its applicability to these projects. This legislation mandates the Department of Housing and Community Development to conduct two studies, by 2027 and 2031, to evaluate the act's outcomes. A new bill amends this act by limiting local government reviews of development sites to areas specifically impacted by construction. It ensures that existing easements do not disqualify properties from streamlined reviews and allows projects in campus development zones to qualify, provided they meet specific

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affordability standards. Additionally, the bill modifies parking setback requirements, applying them only to aboveground parking. The bill, while altering local approval criteria and expanding CEQA exemptions, states that no state reimbursement is needed for these mandates.

Current Analysis: 09/03/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/25/25)
Last Amend: 08/25/2025
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AB 915 Petrie-Norris, D HTML PDF
Dam safety: state supervision: exceptions.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The existing law requires state regulation and supervision for dam safety but exempts some structures, such as wastewater treatment ponds, from these requirements. The proposed bill would extend these exemptions to include specific water storage structures associated with energy storage systems in Kern County using compressed air technology.

These structures must meet criteria like having a maximum water pool height of 25 feet or less and a storage capacity of 1500 acre-feet or less, and their design and construction must be overseen by a registered civil engineer. Additionally, the bill includes legislative findings supporting the need for a special statute for Kern County.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Water, Parks And
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AB 986 Muratsuchi, D HTML PDF
State of emergency and local emergency: landslides and climate change.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: Under the California Emergency Services Act, both the Governor and local officials can declare a state or local emergency in response to certain disasters or extreme dangers to public safety and property. The law specifies three levels of emergency for these situations. The recent bill proposes to add landslides to the list of conditions that justify declaring a state or local emergency, allowing the relevant authorities to use their emergency powers in response.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
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Peace officers.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 175, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The text describes changes to existing laws related to the education requirements for California peace officers. It repeals a previous requirement that the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training must approve education criteria for peace officers. It also introduces a process for determining the equivalency of foreign degrees for those seeking to become peace officers. Starting January 1, 2031, most peace officers must earn specified degrees or certificates within 36 months of receiving their basic certificate, unless they meet certain exemptions, such as having at least 8 years of experience as a peace officer in another state, military service, or being employed in specified roles. For officers with less than 8 years of such experience, they have 48 months to meet the degree requirements. Coursework from military or law enforcement training can count towards these education requirements.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/03/25)
Last Amend: 09/03/2025
Chapter No. 175
AB 996 Pellerin, D HTML PDF
Public Resources: sea level rise plans.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 286, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The law mandates that local governments within the coastal zone or under the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission must create a sea level rise plan by January 1, 2034, as part of their local coastal programs. These plans need approval from the California Coastal Commission or the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. The proposed bill allows these commissions to accept existing sea level rise information or plans from local governments if they meet the specified requirements. Additionally, local governments are encouraged to voluntarily consult with the California Coastal Commission about sea level rise plans by January 1, 2029, during the preparation or amendment of their local coastal programs.

Current Analysis: 08/30/25 S Floor Analyses (text
05/23/25)
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AB 1003 Calderon, D HTML PDF
Public health: emergency plans and wildfire research.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 537, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The current law mandates that the State Department of Public Health creates a plan with recommendations and guidelines for counties to manage significant air quality events, such as those caused by wildfires. These plans must include policies for respiratory protection, the use of protective equipment, and resident instructions during poor air quality incidents. Counties are required to develop localized plans based on these guidelines. This new bill stipulates that the department's statewide plan must be completed by June 30, 2027, published online within 7 days, and distributed to relevant local and state bodies within 14 days. It also requires counties to include outreach and communication strategies in their plans. Once a county or regional plan is approved, it must be distributed to local and state health officials and posted online within 14 days.

This creates an increased responsibility for local officers, which the California Constitution requires the state to reimburse. If the bill is found to impose state-mandated costs, procedures are in place for reimbursement.

Current Analysis: 09/04/25 A Floor Analysis (text
08/20/25)
Last Amend: 08/20/2025
Chapter No. 537
AB 1061 Quirk-Silva, D HTML PDF
Housing developments: urban lot splits: historical resources.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 505, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The text discusses legislation related to urban planning and zoning in California. Under existing laws, local governments can adopt ordinances to control land use and manage the design of subdivisions. The Subdivision Map Act gives local agencies the authority to approve or reject development plans using set procedures. When a housing development meets specific criteria, including not being located in historic districts or landmarks, local agencies must consider approval without discretion. This proposed bill modifies existing law by specifying that local agencies must approve developments and urban lot splits that avoid historic properties or landmarks. The bill also permits local agencies to establish objective standards to preserve historical value in such districts. Furthermore, it requires that urban lot splits avoid altering significant structures. This legislative update increases local agencies' responsibilities, creating a state-mandated local program. However, the bill stipulates no state reimbursement is needed, adhering to constitutional requirements.

Current Analysis: 09/04/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/10/25)
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AB 1067 Quirk-Silva, D HTML PDF
Public employees’ retirement: felony convictions.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 388, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 mandates forfeiture of pension benefits for public employees or officers convicted of felonies related to their official duties, effective from the felony's commission to the conviction date. A "public employee" includes elected or appointed officers and public employer employees. This law also applies to elected officials convicted of felonies involving bribery, embezzlement, extortion, theft of public money, perjury, or related conspiracies, with forfeiture effective upon final conviction. A new bill requires public employers to continue investigations into possible criminal misconduct by public employees even if the employee retires. If the investigation suggests a crime, it must be referred to law enforcement, and the public employer may then close the investigation. Upon a felony conviction under these circumstances, the employee will forfeit their rights to pension benefits as previously described. The bill creates new obligations for local governmental entities, resulting in a state-mandated local program. If it incurs state-mandated costs, procedures are in place to reimburse local agencies and school districts.

Current Analysis: 09/04/25 A Floor Analysis (text
07/15/25)
Last Amend: 07/15/2025
Chapter No. 388
AB 1075 Bryan, D HTML PDF
Fire protection: privately contracted fire prevention resources: public water sources.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 538, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law assigns the Office of Emergency Services within the Governor's office to manage the state's emergency and disaster response, including prevention, response, recovery, and mitigation activities for natural and human-made disasters. The FIRESCOPE Act of 1989 mandates this office to oversee the FIRESCOPE program, which coordinates multiagency firefighting efforts. The office, in collaboration with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the FIRESCOPE program's board of directors, is responsible for setting standards and regulations for privately contracted fire prevention resources during active fire incidents. The new bill enhances these responsibilities by requiring that regulations be developed to prevent privately contracted fire resources from using public water sources without proper approval and a backflow prevention device. The California Safe Drinking Water Act ensures these regulations do not interfere with the authority of community water systems to manage their water distribution systems.

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Current Analysis: 09/09/25 A Floor Analysis (text
06/27/25)
Last Amend: 06/27/2025
Chapter No. 538
AB 1087 Patterson, R HTML PDF
Crimes: vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 180, Statutes of 2025 Summary: Existing law prohibits driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs. If someone is convicted of a DUI and given probation, the probation period must be between 3 to 5 years, unless the maximum possible prison term is longer than 5 years. Additionally, existing law makes it illegal to unlawfully kill someone without malice while driving under the influence, punishable as a misdemeanor or felony. Probation for such a misdemeanor is up to 1 year, and for a felony, up to 2 years. A new bill proposes to increase the probation period for unlawfully killing someone without malice while driving under influence to between 3 and 5 years. This change constitutes a state-mandated local program, but the bill states that local agencies and school districts will not be reimbursed for associated costs, per the California Constitution.

Current Analysis: 09/02/25 S Floor Analyses (text
04/28/25)
Last Amend: 04/28/2025
Chapter No. 180
AB 1089 Carrillo, D HTML PDF
Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act: industrial projects and commercial projects: tree removal and trimming.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: This legislative text concerns the conservation of the western Joshua tree. The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act generally prohibits activities like importing, exporting, taking, or selling the trees without a permit. The Department of Fish and Wildlife can issue permits for these activities if conditions like mitigation of the impact on the trees are met.

The existing law allows counties or cities to authorize taking the trees for certain types of development—like residential and public works projects—under specific conditions. A proposed bill extends this authority to include commercial and industrial projects and limits the scenarios where these types of projects can pay fees instead of directly mitigating environmental impacts. Additionally, the existing law permits the removal or trimming of dead or live Joshua trees under certain conditions, without a fee or extra mitigation if specified conditions are met. The bill proposes to simplify and broaden this by allowing permits for removing or trimming any Joshua tree, with updated criteria for fee exemptions —specifically if a tree is within 100 feet of a home or needs trimming for fire safety compliance.

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Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
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AB 1125 Nguyen, D HTML PDF
Workers’ compensation: peace officers.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 291, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The existing law identifies certain individuals, such as officers at state hospitals managed by the State Department of State Hospitals or the State Department of Developmental Services, as peace officers. It also outlines a workers' compensation system to cover injuries occurring during employment, which is managed by the Administrative Director of the Division of Workers’ Compensation. There is a presumption in place for officers and employees of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation that if they develop heart trouble while employed, it is presumed to be work-related. The new bill proposes to extend this presumption to peace officers employed by the State Department of State Hospitals and includes additional technical adjustments.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/04/25)
Last Amend: 09/04/2025
Chapter No. 291
AB 1143 Bennett, D HTML PDF
State Fire Marshal: home hardening certification program.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The existing law mandates the Office of the State Fire Marshal to provide online training for local building officials, builders, and fire service personnel on Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Safety Building Standards. It also requires the development and updating of a product list that complies with regulations for building in these areas. The State Fire Marshal is allowed to use funds from the Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund, with legislative approval, for these purposes. The law also establishes the State Fire Marshal’s Wildfire Mitigation Advisory Committee. This new bill mandates the development of a home hardening certification program by January 1, 2027, by this committee. The program will identify measures for renovation or property improvement to reduce fire risk and align buildings with state standards. The Fire Marshal can use funds from the same revolving fund for this new initiative if approved by the legislature.

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Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
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Junior accessory dwelling units.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 507, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law allows for the establishment of junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) through local ordinances or ministerial approval if no local ordinance exists, following specific standards. Typically, a local ordinance mandates that the owner must live in the main single-family residence where a JADU is allowed. The new bill modifies this by applying the owner-occupancy requirement only if the JADU shares sanitation facilities with the existing home. Additionally, the bill mandates that JADUs must be rented for terms longer than 30 days. This legislation imposes additional requirements on local governments for JADU approvals, creating a state-mandated local program. While the California Constitution provides for state reimbursement of certain costs to local agencies, this bill specifies that no reimbursement is necessary.

Current Analysis: 09/02/25 S Floor Analyses (text
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Last Amend: 07/03/2025
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AB 1178 Pacheco, D HTML PDF
Peace officers: confidentiality of records.

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Status: 10/11/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 635, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Under the California Public Records Act, public records are generally accessible for public inspection, but there are exceptions. One notable exception is the confidentiality of peace officer and custodial officer personnel records. However, records of certain incidents involving the use of force by peace officers must be disclosed, with permissible redactions for personal data or safety concerns. The new bill requires courts, when deciding if disclosure poses a physical safety risk, to consider if an officer is undercover and requires anonymity. Additionally, the bill will incorporate changes proposed in AB 847 and AB 1388, provided these bills are also enacted and this bill is enacted last.

Current Analysis: 09/13/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/09/25)
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Firefighters: personal protective equipment.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 392, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The California Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973 empowers the Division of Occupational Safety and Health to enforce workplace safety laws in the state. It also grants the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board exclusive authority to adopt safety standards. From July 1, 2018, and every five years thereafter, the board must review updates to the National Fire Protection Association standards concerning certain personal protective equipment (PPE) and consider revising state safety orders if these updates provide better protection. By January 1, 2028, the board is required to consider modifying safety orders related to firefighter PPE to address standards that are not relevant to their use and could result in exposure to hazardous substances. Additionally, by July 1, 2026, the Division must report on the progress of implementing these modified PPE standards.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/03/25)
Last Amend: 09/03/2025
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AB 1200 Caloza, D HTML PDF
Emergency services: disaster preparedness.

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Status: 10/11/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The California Emergency Services Act empowers the Governor and local entities to declare emergencies in cases of disaster or extreme danger. The Office of Emergency Services (OES), under the Governor's Office, oversees emergency and disaster responses for various types of disasters. The proposed bill requires OES to conduct biennial tabletop exercises for key emergency management personnel and agencies to assess and improve their emergency preparedness plans. These exercises involve simulated disaster scenarios to enhance participants' response capabilities and community engagement. OES must report on these exercises to relevant legislative committees by February 1, 2028, and every two years thereafter. The bill mandates the use of federal preparedness grants to ease financial burdens on state and local governments for these exercises. Additionally, OES, along with California Volunteers, must coordinate with Community Emergency Response Teams for disaster training in vulnerable areas, using specific data to identify these regions. Training must include community notification system tests, with priority given to certain communities.

Current Analysis: 08/30/25 S Floor Analyses (text
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Local Transportation Authority and Improvement Act: Sacramento Transportation Authority.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 724, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Local Transportation Authority and Improvement Act allows county boards to establish local transportation authorities that can levy taxes for transportation purposes with voter approval. The County of Sacramento created the Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) under this law. A new bill expands the use of tax revenues by STA to include infrastructure projects supporting infill or transit-oriented development aligned with regional plans aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. STA is also permitted to levy taxes in specific areas within the county, contingent on voter approval within those areas.

Additionally, existing law permits regional transportation agencies to generate revenue through high-occupancy toll lanes and bond issuance for infrastructure financing, subject to certain conditions. The Sacramento Area Council of Governments, along with other entities, formed the Capital Area Regional Tolling Authority (CARTA) to develop such toll facilities. The bill further authorizes STA to issue bonds for high-occupancy toll lanes, supported by toll revenues or other legal funds, with prior agreement and approval from CARTA for expenditure plans related to toll facilities.

Current Analysis: 09/04/25 A Floor Analysis (text
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Residential building permits: inspections: Housing Accountability Act.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 509, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing State Housing Law in California sets standards for the construction and occupancy of buildings used for human habitation. Local building departments are responsible for enforcing these standards as well as the California Building Standards Code. If a local department takes over 30 days to review a building permit application, an applicant can request a private entity to perform the review. The law allows inspections to ensure compliance with housing standards. A new bill mandates the inspection of certain

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new residential constructions and additions within 10 business days after the construction work is completed and reported. This introduces a state-mandated local program by adding new duties for local agencies. Additionally, the Housing Accountability Act restricts local agencies from declining or making unrealistically conditional approvals for affordable housing projects unless specific conditions are documented. The bill expands the definition of “disapprove” to include the failure of building departments to inspect within the 10-day window, constituting a violation of the Act, thereby mandating local compliance.

The bill also addresses technical modifications related to another proposed bill, SB 838, contingent upon the enactment sequence. Lastly, it states that no reimbursement to local agencies is required unless specified conditions are met, aligning with reimbursement procedures outlined in the California Constitution.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/05/25)
Last Amend: 09/05/2025
Chapter No. 509
AB 1309 Flora, R HTML PDF
State employees: compensation: firefighters.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The existing law aims to guide the state in recruiting skilled firefighters for the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection by considering prevailing salaries and benefits. To ensure pay comparability, the law requires the Department of Human Resources to take into account the salaries and benefits offered by jurisdictions employing at least 75 full-time firefighters in California. The proposed bill mandates that the state pay firefighters from State Bargaining Unit 8 within 15% of the average salary of firefighters in 20 specified California fire departments. An annual joint survey would be conducted to estimate these average salaries. Additionally, by January 1, 2027, the Department of Human Resources must report on the previous year's salaries and benefits of fire chiefs from five California departments. The bill emphasizes considering salaries of comparable ranks and other factors, like internal comparisons, when determining firefighter compensation. Any salary changes must be formalized through a memorandum of understanding, aligned with collective bargaining procedures. The bill also includes legislative findings related to its provisions.

Current Analysis: 08/30/25 S Floor Analyses (text
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Groundwater adjudication.

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Status: 10/11/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 643, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The text outlines proposed amendments to existing groundwater rights laws in civil court proceedings. 1. Currently, if a court finds that claims of minor water extraction do not impact the rights of others, these claims can be exempt from comprehensive adjudication.

The new bill allows the court to either exempt these claimants or treat them separately, requiring a hearing to decide and establish a registration and administration process for such claims. 2. For initial disclosures in groundwater rights cases, the current law mandates information sharing within six months. The bill proposes that if a party claims to extract no more than 100 acre-feet of water annually, the court should presume the accuracy of their disclosure. If someone challenges this, they must prove the disclosure is inaccurate. 3. Under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, high- or mediumpriority basins must have sustainability plans. The new bill mandates courts to request technical reports from groundwater sustainability agencies when such plans exist and the report should quantify and describe the groundwater use by non-court parties. Costs for these reports should be reimbursed, and courts can allow interim payments for these costs. The technical report will serve as primary evidence of physical facts in the case.

Current Analysis: 09/10/25 A Floor Analysis (text
09/04/25)
Last Amend: 09/04/2025
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ACR 108 Hoover, R HTML PDF
County of Sacramento: 175th anniversary.

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Status: 09/23/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 193, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The measure aims to recognize and celebrate the 175th anniversary of Sacramento County. It acknowledges the county's significant historical contributions, notable development over the years, and its dedication to serving its residents. It also expresses optimism for the county's future achievements and prosperity.

Current Analysis: 08/27/25 S Floor Analyses (text
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SB 5 Cabaldon, D HTML PDF
Enhanced infrastructure financing districts and community revitalization and investment areas:
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Status: 10/06/2025 - Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The California Land Conservation Act of 1965, known as the Williamson Act, allows cities or counties to make agreements with agricultural landowners to preserve the land for agricultural use in exchange for lower property taxes. Landowners can also request to end these contracts and qualify their land as a farmland security zone, which offers another form of tax reduction. Existing laws allow local governments to create enhanced infrastructure financing districts or community revitalization and investment authorities to finance public projects or community improvements by directing portions of certain taxes.

The proposed bill would exempt taxes on lands under Williamson Act or farmland security zone contracts from being allocated to these financing districts or authorities. This bill would also make further legal changes if another bill, SB 516, is passed and this bill is enacted afterward.

Current Analysis: 10/09/25 S Floor Analyses (text
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Accessory Dwelling Units: ordinances.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 510, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law allows for creating accessory dwelling units (ADUs) through local ordinances or by ministerial approval if no local ordinance is adopted, following specific standards. Local agencies must submit their ADU ordinances to the Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days of adoption. The department reviews the ordinances to ensure compliance and can provide findings if there are discrepancies. Local agencies are given up to 30 days to respond and amend their ordinances if necessary. If an agency fails to amend the ordinance or justify its compliance, the department can inform the Attorney General of a legal violation. A bill with this law would invalidate any ordinance not submitted within 60 days or not revised in response to non-compliance findings within 30 days.

Current Analysis: 08/28/25 S Floor Analyses (text
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SB 19 Rubio, D HTML PDF
Crimes: threats.

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Status: 10/11/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 594, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Existing law criminalizes making threats of serious harm or death with the intent to cause fear, considered severe if the threat is clear and immediate. The punishment can range from up to one year in county jail for a misdemeanor to imprisonment in state prison for a felony. A new bill expands this to include threats made via any means, such as online posts, targeting specific places like daycares or workplaces. Even if there is no intent to carry out the threat, it is considered a crime if it causes reasonable fear for safety. Adults committing this crime face penalties as a "wobbler," meaning they can be charged either as a misdemeanor or felony, with varying jail terms. For offenders under 18, the bill proposes referral to services instead of legal penalties, unless ineligible, in which case it would be a misdemeanor. The bill also initiates a state-mandated local program that requires the state to cover certain costs for local governments, but not all costs will be reimbursed unless determined by the Commission on State Mandates.

Current Analysis: 09/09/25 S Floor Analyses (text
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Last Amend: 09/05/2025
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SB 31 McNerney, D HTML PDF
Water quality: recycled water.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 736, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The text discusses proposed amendments to the Water Recycling Law. It explains that the bill would redefine "recycled water" and specify that water from decorative bodies released during storms is not an unauthorized discharge if used to counter evaporation.

The bill permits incidental mist or runoff of disinfected tertiary treated recycled water to enter park eating areas during irrigation, provided it follows certain regulations. The proposal also clarifies that the irrigation of common areas, which does not affect individual residences, does not equate to dual plumbing, with recycled water needing to meet specific quality and cost criteria. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "structures" to include food handling and processing facilities, allowing recycled water for toilet flushing and irrigation, provided it does not enter areas where food handling occurs.

Current Analysis: 09/03/25 S Floor Analyses (text
06/09/25)
Last Amend: 06/09/2025
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SB 36 Umberg, D HTML PDF
Price gouging: state of emergency.

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Status: 10/11/2025 - Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The proposed bill introduces several amendments to existing laws concerning unfair competition, consumer protection, and emergency regulations: 1. **Unfair Competition Law:** The bill expands the liability for civil penalties to individuals who commit acts of unfair competition against those displaced by a state of emergency or local emergency.

These penalties can reach up to $2,500 per violation. 2. **Consumers Legal Remedies Act:** The bill makes it illegal to engage in price gouging during states of emergency by broadening the definition of unfair or deceptive acts, such as misleading statements about price reductions. 3. **Penalties for Vulnerable Populations:** The bill applies existing provisions, which allow for increased penalties for unfair practices targeting senior citizens, disabled persons, or veterans, to those displaced by emergencies. The trier of fact can impose penalties up to three times higher if certain criteria are met. 4. **Price Gouging and Housing Regulations:** The existing law prohibits selling goods or services at inflated prices during emergencies. The bill allows the Governor to extend these prohibitions and gives the Legislature the power to terminate such extensions. Housing listing platforms are required to remove listings violating price gouging laws during emergencies and inform providers of these provisions. The bill also modifies the definition of "housing" by removing the one-year lease term limit.

Current Analysis: 10/15/25 S Floor Analyses (text
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San Francisco Bay area: local revenue measure: public transit funding.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 740, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: This legislation outlines the establishment of the Public Transit Revenue Measure District in the San Francisco Bay Area, covering Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and the City and County of San Francisco. It mandates the district to be governed by the board of the existing Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The bill proposes a retail tax, requiring voter approval, to fund public transit operations, impacting agencies like BART and Caltrain. Additionally, it mandates that the commission manages a financial efficiency review for certain transit agencies, creating oversight and requiring agencies to adopt cost-saving measures to receive tax funds. Should the tax be approved, a committee will oversee adherence to performance standards with potential for withholding funds if standards are not met. The bill also modifies existing tax laws for the County of San Mateo and the City and County of San Francisco, allowing tax imposition in finer increments. It establishes procedures for state-mandated cost reimbursement to local agencies and defines the severability of its provisions, allowing parts of the bill to remain effective if others are invalidated.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/09/25)
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California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions: transit projects.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 742, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) mandates that a lead agency prepares an environmental impact report for projects that might significantly affect the environment or adopts a negative declaration if no significant effect is found. A mitigated negative declaration is required if project revisions can mitigate potential environmental impacts and the revised project poses no significant environmental risk. Currently, certain transportation plans, such as those related to pedestrian and bicycle improvements, are exempt from CEQA until January 1, 2030. A new bill seeks to extend these exemptions indefinitely and adds new exemptions for transit-related analyses and transit agency route changes. Other exemptions, originally set to expire in 2030, for various transportation projects like bus rapid transit and light rail services are also proposed to be extended until 2040. The bill also provides exemptions for projects aimed at improving microtransit, paratransit, and other related services. It excludes certain ferry terminal projects and services operated by a transport network company from these exemptions. A public project that combines specified transportation efforts with housing developments might also qualify for exemptions until 2040. Furthermore, it extends the exemption for infrastructure related solely to zero-emission rail projects until 2040 while setting specific guidelines for projects involving certified Tier 4 locomotives. The bill details financial criteria for projects based on their engineer's cost estimates and mandates adjustments to these financial thresholds according to the Consumer Price Index, starting in 2026. It assigns the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation authority to implement these changes without regulatory action. The bill's provisions are severable, meaning they can function independently if part of the bill is invalidated. It asserts that no state reimbursement is required under this bill for certain local programs.

Current Analysis: 09/09/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/02/25)
Last Amend: 09/02/2025
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SB 72 Caballero, D HTML PDF
The California Water Plan: long-term supply targets.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 210, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The Department of Water Resources is mandated by existing law to update "The California Water Plan" every five years to ensure the management of the state's water

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resources. This plan must include strategies like developing new water storage, conservation, recycling, desalination, and water transfers to address future water requirements. This bill proposes revisions to the current law, including expanding the advisory committee to incorporate representatives from tribes, labor, and environmental justice groups. For the 2033 update, the department is required to revise the 2050 planning target, considering the water needs for urban, agricultural, tribal, and environmental uses, as well as ensuring safe drinking water for all. The plan must discuss the costs, benefits, and impacts of any recommended projects. The Department must report any changes and recommendations to the Legislature and hold public workshops for stakeholder input.

Current Analysis: 09/02/25 A Floor Analysis (text
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Housing development: transit-oriented development.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 512, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing Planning and Zoning Law mandates that each county and city in California must prepare a comprehensive general plan for physical development, including a housing element that addresses existing and future housing needs. This element requires a detailed analysis of housing needs and available resources, setting objectives and programs for housing development, improvement, and preservation. The Department of Housing and Community Development calculates housing needs for the state, and local governments must create plans to meet these needs by identifying developable land. The Housing Accountability Act protects housing development projects from being unjustly denied by local governments. When projects comply with established standards, any denial must be based on substantial evidence. The act allows for legal actions against local agencies that fail to comply. The new bill introduces specific provisions for housing projects near transit-oriented development (TOD) stops. These projects are allowed under zoning for residential, mixed, or commercial development if they meet certain criteria, including minimum dwelling units and standards regarding height and density based on proximity to TOD stops. The bill also impacts the Housing Accountability Act by presuming local government violations if they deny compliant projects in high-resource areas, with penalties starting January 1, 2027. It provides for streamlined approval processes but includes requirements for affordability, demolition, anti-displacement, and labor standards.

Moreover, the bill allows transit agency boards to set TOD zoning standards and enables local governments to adopt TOD alternative plans. Compliance oversight is given to the Department of Housing and Community Development. The bill applies statewide, including charter cities, and increases the responsibilities of local officials. Although it expands perjury definitions by including labor standards certification, the bill specifies that no state reimbursement to local agencies is required for these changes.

Current Analysis: 09/11/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/05/25)
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Sales and Use Tax Law: consumer designation: all-volunteer fire departments.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 212, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The existing Sales and Use Tax laws impose taxes on retailers based on their sales of tangible goods in the state. Certain sellers, like all-volunteer fire departments, are classified as consumers instead of retailers, meaning they are exempt from collecting sales tax, provided their profits support their activities. This exemption was due to expire on January 1, 2026, but the bill extends it to January 1, 2031. When proposing new tax expenditures, laws require that specific objectives, performance indicators, and data collection details be included. Local governments can impose their own sales and use taxes aligned with these state laws, and amendments to state tax laws automatically apply to local laws as well. Normally, the state compensates local governments for lost revenue from tax exemptions, but this bill specifies no such reimbursements will be made. It will take effect immediately as a tax levy.

Current Analysis: 08/28/25 S Floor Analyses (text
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SB 88 Caballero, D HTML PDF
Air resources: carbon emissions: biomass.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 mandates the State Air Resources Board to monitor and regulate greenhouse gas emissions, aiming to reduce emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. The Act involves collaboration with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to develop a system to quantify emissions from fuel reduction activities, linked to Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund expenditures. New provisions require the board to assess the life-cycle emissions from alternative uses of forest and agricultural biomass by 2028, and to publish a strategy by 2029 for supporting carbon removal products like biochar, derived from these biomass resources. The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection must ensure state-funded forest health projects incorporate scientifically-verifiable biomass disposal methods. Additionally, the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission must evaluate the use of biomass for creating low- and negative-carbon fuels in official reports.

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Current Analysis: 10/15/25 S Floor Analyses (text
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Workers’ compensation: firefighters.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 404, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The current law offers a workers’ compensation system run by the Administrative Director of the Division of Workers’ Compensation, compensating employees for work-related injuries. It includes a presumption that certain injuries, like cancer or post-traumatic stress disorder, in law enforcement officers and some first responders, are job-related. This currently applies to certain firefighting members, including those serving U.S. Department of Defense or NASA installations. The proposed bill, effective for injuries from January 1, 2026, extends this presumption to firefighters working at commercial airports. Similarly, existing law presumes that other conditions like pneumonia or tuberculosis for specified first responders are job-related. The bill will also extend these provisions, effective January 1, 2026, to firefighters at commercial airports and those serving NASA or Department of Defense installations.

Current Analysis: 09/03/25 S Floor Analyses (text
08/20/25)
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Energy.

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Status: 09/19/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 119, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The text outlines a series of legislative actions related to business and economic development, infrastructure, energy, and taxation in California: 1. **Governor’s Office and I-Bank**: The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is tasked with driving economic strategy and development in California. Within it, the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (I-Bank) provides financial support for public and economic development facilities. The recently approved Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 facilitates $10 billion in bonds for projects related to environmental resilience and clean energy. This bill authorizes I-Bank to fund clean energy projects, defining guidelines for financial assistance but requires legislative appropriation for expenditures. 2. **Energy Unit and Transmission Infrastructure Accelerator**: A Transmission Infrastructure

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Accelerator will be established within GO-Biz's Energy Unit to plan and execute critical energy projects. It aims to accelerate the development and deployment of transmission projects financed through the California Transmission Accelerator Fund, working towards cost efficiency for ratepayers. The accelerator will ensure projects meet specific criteria by the end of 2026. 3. **Tax Credits for Transmission Projects**: A tax credit is proposed for qualified expenditures related to eligible transmission projects, valid from 2026 to 2036, with a cap of $20 million per taxpayer annually. This credit encourages investment in transmission infrastructure but prohibits claiming a return on equity for the credited portion of the project. 4. **California Consumer Power Authority**: The authority, traditionally responsible for financing energy-efficient projects, will now also sponsor and construct new transmission projects. Previously limited to a $5 billion bond issue, this cap is removed, enabling broader financing activities. 5. **Energy Commission Certification Extension**: Certification deadlines for constructing certain energy facilities are extended to 2030. The Energy Commission can demand detailed information to ensure thorough environmental reviews and successful certification. Changes include requiring the applicant to demonstrate sufficient property rights and enabling more efficient application processing.

Current Analysis: 09/13/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/10/25)
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SB 262 Wahab, D HTML PDF
Housing element: prohousing designations: prohousing local policies.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 513, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law mandates that each county and city create a comprehensive long-term general plan for physical development, incorporating a housing element. The Department of Housing and Community Development assesses whether this housing element complies with the law. Jurisdictions designated as "prohousing" receive additional points or preference when applying for specific state programs. "Prohousing local policies" are defined and include financial incentives for housing and zoning laws that permit residential and mixed-use development by right. The proposed bill expands this definition to include policies that ensure people remain housed, adding more examples to the list of prohousing policies. Additionally, this bill will make further changes to the Government Code, contingent on the enactment and sequencing of another bill, AB

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SB 274 Cervantes, D HTML PDF
Automated license plate recognition systems.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The existing law restricts public agencies, including state and local entities, from selling, sharing, or transferring Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) data, except under certain conditions. ALPR data includes info collected via ALPR systems. An upcoming bill stipulates that transportation agencies and similar entities are not considered "public agencies" for this purpose. From January 1, 2026, contracts with ALPR vendors must ensure no default access to national ALPR databases and that data is not routinely accessible between agencies. ALPR use by law enforcement is limited to locating vehicles or individuals with reasonable suspicion of involvement in a crime. Public agencies cannot retain ALPR data for more than 60 days unless it matches an authorized hot list. Agencies must delete unmatched data held longer than 60 days within 14 days. The bill excludes public transit and airport operators from ALPR operation definitions and mandates security and privacy protocols, including employee training and access management. Usage policies must specify the purpose of data access, and the Department of Justice will audit adherence to these policies if funded. Operators must keep a detailed log of data access, including justification via case numbers or task force names. The bill asserts statewide importance, applying to all cities including charter cities. If state-mandated costs are identified, reimbursement procedures will follow established statutory guidelines.

Current Analysis: 10/08/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/17/25)
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Energy storage systems.

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Status: 10/06/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 407, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The existing law allows individuals proposing large energy storage systems to apply for certification from the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, which serves as a substitute for other permits. This law also gives the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) authority over utilities and mandates initiatives to expand energy storage. This bill introduces new requirements effective January 1, 2026, mandating that applicants for energy storage systems must certify they consulted with the local fire authority at least 30 days prior to applying. Approval of applications will depend on mandatory inspections by fire authorities, whose costs will be borne by the applicant.

Additionally, the State Fire Marshal is tasked with proposing new building code regulations restricting energy storage systems to safe locations by July 1, 2026. The bill constitutes a state-mandated program applicable to all cities, regardless of status, and establishes rules for reimbursement of costs incurred by local agencies as a result of these mandates.

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Current Analysis: 09/09/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/05/25)
Last Amend: 09/05/2025
Chapter No. 407
SB 292 Cervantes, D HTML PDF
Electricity: wildfire mitigation: deenergization events and reliability.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: Current law mandates that electrical corporations, publicly owned electric utilities, and cooperatives create annual wildfire mitigation plans, detailing protocols for disabling reclosers and de-energizing electrical systems, considering public safety impacts. The plans must identify circuits frequently de-energized to mitigate wildfire risks and steps to minimize future de-energization effects. The bill requires electrical corporations to collaborate with state agencies and community organizations to develop and publish a plan supporting persons with access and functional needs during de-energization events.

After each event, corporations must prepare a report, with the Public Utilities Commission determining by January 1, 2027, if additional information is needed. The commission must also decide if existing policies for electrical system safety and reliability should be enhanced. Both electrical corporations and public utilities must prepare annual reliability reports on service interruptions, maintaining confidentiality for system security. Failure to comply with commission requirements constitutes a crime, resulting in a state-mandated program. Legislative findings address the need for limiting public access to certain information, and the bill specifies that no state reimbursement is needed for local programs.

Current Analysis: 10/08/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/13/25)
Last Amend: 09/05/2025
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SB 303 Smallwood-Cuevas, D HTML PDF
Employment: bias mitigation training: unlawful discrimination.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 216, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The California Fair Employment and Housing Act bans discrimination in employment and housing, including discrimination based on national origin. The Civil Rights Department is responsible for investigating and prosecuting violations of this law. The new bill clarifies that if an employee admits to personal bias during bias mitigation training, this admission,

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as long as it is made in good faith and was requested or required as part of the training, is not considered unlawful discrimination.

Current Analysis: 09/02/25 S Floor Analyses (text
07/02/25)
Last Amend: 07/02/2025
Chapter No. 216
SB 326 Becker, D HTML PDF
Wildfire safety: fire protection building standards: defensible space requirements: The California Wildfire Mitigation Strategic Planning Act.

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Status: 10/11/2025 - Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The text outlines proposed legislative changes concerning wildfire management and building standards in California. Existing law establishes the roles of the State Fire Marshal and Deputy Director of Community Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation, who oversee fire preparedness and mitigation responsibilities. A new bill requires the Deputy Director to develop a Wildfire Risk Mitigation Planning Framework by 2027 and update it every three years to assess wildfire risk management strategies. This framework will support coordinated mitigation efforts through geospatial evaluation. Additionally, the Deputy Director must prepare a statewide Wildfire Risk Baseline and Forecast and a Wildfire Mitigation Scenarios Report, updated annually, to evaluate and direct risk mitigation. The bill mandates collaboration with a private consultant for quantitative wildfire risk modeling. Starting in the 2029–30 fiscal year and extending to the 2044–45 fiscal year, funds for local governments' wildfire risk reduction programs will depend on annual legislative appropriations. The bill updates rules regarding ember-resistant zones near structures in fire hazard severity zones, requiring early implementation for fire safety compliance. The local assistance grant program will be revised to fund projects and positions for wildfire prevention and enforcement of ember-resistant standards. These standards, subject to legislative funding, will be effective during the 2025–26 to 2028–29 fiscal years. Building standards in fire hazard zones are addressed, with new proposals required by 2026, extending protection standards to all post-wildfire reconstruction.

Additional changes depend on the enactment of AB 1455. Lastly, the bill states no state reimbursement is required due to specific reasons outlined in the California Constitution.

Current Analysis: 10/14/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/17/25)
Last Amend: 09/04/2025
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SB 346 Durazo, D HTML PDF
Local agencies: transient occupancy taxes: short-term rental facilitator.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 751, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law allows local authorities to regulate occupancy in various lodging spaces for stays under 30 days. This bill permits local agencies, such as cities and counties, to require short-term rental facilitators to report the physical address, including the 9-digit ZIP code, of each short-term rental during a given period. If the address is insufficient for identifying a specific rental, further details can be requested. Local agencies can fine or penalize facilitators who fail to report and may audit them. Additionally, the bill mandates that short-term rental listings in jurisdictions with relevant ordinances must include any local license numbers and transient occupancy tax certifications. The bill does not prevent local agencies from creating their own regulations regarding short-term rentals, facilitators, or tax collection that differ from the bill's provisions.

Current Analysis: 08/30/25 S Floor Analyses (text
07/07/25)
Last Amend: 07/07/2025
Chapter No. 751
SB 352 Reyes, D HTML PDF
Environmental justice: Department of Justice: Bureau of Environmental Justice: community air monitoring.

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Status: 09/19/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 120, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The California Constitution currently allows the Attorney General to take action to protect the state's natural resources from harm. A proposed bill aims to maintain a Bureau of Environmental Justice within the Department of Justice to further this goal. Additionally, the State Air Resources Board is tasked with creating a monitoring plan for air pollution technologies and selecting priority locations for air quality monitoring systems. The bill requires that monitoring at selected sites continue for at least five years, with the possibility of extension based on agreement between the air district and the state board.

The monitoring plan must be updated every five years, starting July 1, 2026, subject to available funding. The State Air Resources Board is to report annually to the Legislature on progress, and key officials must present this progress to relevant legislative committees. This bill imposes additional duties on local air districts, constituting a statemandated local program. If the bill incurs state-mandated costs, reimbursement procedures are outlined according to existing statutory provisions.

Current Analysis: 09/13/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/10/25)
Last Amend: 09/10/2025
Chapter No. 120
SB 358 Becker, D HTML PDF
Mitigation Fee Act: mitigating vehicular traffic impacts.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 515, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Mitigation Fee Act regulates how local agencies can impose fees on development projects, particularly for mitigating vehicular traffic impacts. It requires that fees for housing developments, which meet certain criteria, be set at a lower rate due to reduced automobile trip generation. Previously, one criterion allowed for either the minimum local ordinance-required parking or limited onsite parking, along with proximity to convenience retail. This bill updates the parking criterion to restrict onsite parking to one space for units with zero to two bedrooms and two spaces for units with three or more bedrooms, removing the retail criterion. Instead, it requires the housing to be within half a mile of at least three specified locations, such as a supermarket, pharmacy, or restaurant. The bill also removes the provision that allowed agencies to impose fees proportional to trip generation if developments did not meet all criteria. This mandates local agencies to adjust impact fees, creating a state-mandated local program, although it specifies that reimbursement by the state is not required.

Current Analysis: 09/03/25 S Floor Analyses (text
07/07/25)
Last Amend: 07/07/2025
Chapter No. 515
SB 364 Strickland, R HTML PDF
Outdoor advertising displays: permits: new alignments.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 313, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The Outdoor Advertising Act regulates advertising near certain highways by requiring a permit for displays. The Director of Transportation can set regulations for enforcement.

Currently, the Department of Transportation only processes applications for new advertising displays along new highway alignments after the highway project is complete.

This bill would change the rule, prohibiting the department from delaying or denying a permit application if the highway section is open for public travel within 1,000 feet of the proposed display location, even if the project is not formally complete.

Current Analysis: 09/11/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/02/25)
Last Amend: 09/02/2025
Chapter No. 313
SB 394 Allen, D HTML PDF
Water theft: fire hydrants.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 540, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law allows utility companies to sue individuals for actions such as diverting utility services without payment. A rebuttable presumption suggests a violation if someone uses devices to avoid paying the full charge for utility services. The new bill expands these regulations to include unauthorized use, tampering, or water diversion from fire hydrants as actionable offenses. It also extends the presumption of a violation to activities involving fire hydrants without authorization and payment. Additionally, the bill modifies the penalties under local ordinances for water theft, removing the one-year limitation for imposing higher fines for repeated violations. Local agencies can adopt ordinances to penalize unauthorized fire hydrant connections with specified fines, but they cannot issue fines for the same offense under separate ordinances both for unauthorized hydrant connections and water theft.

Current Analysis: 07/14/25 S Floor Analyses (text
07/03/25)
Last Amend: 07/03/2025
Chapter No. 540
SB 427 Blakespear, D HTML PDF
Habitat Conservation Fund.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 317, Statutes of 2025 Summary: Proposition 117, passed in 1990, enacted the California Wildlife Protection Act, which established the Habitat Conservation Fund. This fund is designated for acquiring, enhancing, or restoring wildlife habitats. Originally, the act required an annual transfer of $30 million from the General Fund to the Habitat Conservation Fund until June 30, 2020, to be used by various state entities for conservation purposes. Chapter 31 of the 2019 statutes extended these transfers until June 30, 2030. The current bill proposes to further extend this annual $30 million transfer until June 30, 2035, maintaining the allocation among the same state agencies until July 1, 2035.

Current Analysis: 09/02/25 A Floor Analysis (text
05/23/25)
Last Amend: 05/23/2025
Chapter No. 317
SB 429 Cortese, D HTML PDF
Wildfire Safety and Risk Mitigation Program.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 541, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The current law in California establishes the Department of Insurance, which regulates insurance businesses, including the management and evaluation of risks. Insurers must have guidelines for underwriting to decide on coverage. Insurers with over $10 million in

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premiums must report fire risk details for residential properties to the commissioner, who then publishes wildfire risk data on the department's website. The proposed bill aims to create the Wildfire Safety and Risk Mitigation Program, contingent on funding, to develop a public wildfire catastrophe model by providing grants to universities. This model will enhance wildfire safety and align federal, state, and local risk reduction efforts in California. The bill proposes creating an account within the Insurance Fund to support these initiatives and requires a detailed planning framework, which will be published online. The department must also recommend future budget allocations for these initiatives to relevant legislative committees and the Governor by September 1, 2026.

Current Analysis: 09/13/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/02/25)
Last Amend: 09/02/2025
Chapter No. 541
SB 454 McNerney, D HTML PDF
State Water Resources Control Board: PFAS Mitigation Program.

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Status: 10/01/2025 - Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Summary: The existing law assigns the State Water Resources Control Board to manage programs related to drinking water, such as the California Safe Drinking Water Act. The proposed bill would establish a program to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and create a PFAS Mitigation Fund in the State Treasury. The state board could use the fund, once approved by the Legislature, for specific purposes related to PFAS treatment and remediation. The state board may also pursue additional funding from federal and private sources, with such funds continuously appropriated for designated uses. The bill allows the board to create accounts within the fund and to provide financial support in the form of grants, loans, or contracts to water suppliers and sewer system providers to help them meet state and federal PFAS standards. To qualify for funding, these providers must clearly state how the funds will benefit the community, particularly concerning safe drinking water and related services. The state board is tasked with developing guidelines to implement these measures.

Current Analysis: 10/07/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/12/25)
Last Amend: 09/02/2025
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SB 456 Ashby, D HTML PDF
Contractors: exemptions: muralists.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 758, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing Contractors State License Law creates a board to oversee the licensing and regulation of contractors in California. It is a misdemeanor to work as a contractor without a license, unless you fall under certain exemptions. One such exemption currently includes nonprofit corporations assisting property owners. This new bill proposes adding an exemption for artists who create, restore, or conserve murals, provided they have an agreement with someone authorized to approve the work.

Current Analysis: 08/22/25 A Floor Analysis (text
04/02/25)
Last Amend: 04/02/2025
Chapter No. 758
SB 461 Padilla, D HTML PDF
State real property: City of Imperial.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 759, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: Existing law requires state agencies to assess their land holdings to identify excess property and report it to the Department of General Services. Typically, there is a set process for disposing of surplus state property. However, this bill allows the Director of General Services to sell, exchange, or lease the property known as the California Highway Patrol El Centro Area office in Imperial to the City of Imperial, under terms the director finds beneficial for the state. If the property involves specific bonds, sale or lease proceeds must cover bond payments and related expenses, including sale review and legal costs. The bill also exempts this transaction from the California Environmental Quality Act. According to the California Constitution, proceeds from surplus property sales go towards bond payments under the Economic Recovery Bond Act until fully paid, after which they are deposited into the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties. This bill, by directing proceeds from the El Centro property sale into this Special Fund, effectively makes an appropriation. It also justifies creating a special statute specifically for the City of Imperial.

Current Analysis: 09/12/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/04/25)
Last Amend: 09/04/2025
Chapter No. 759
SB 464 Smallwood-Cuevas, D HTML PDF
Employer pay data.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 760, Statutes of 2025.

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Summary: The text describes a law regarding the enforcement of civil rights, particularly focusing on employment and housing. It mandates that private employers with 100 or more employees submit an annual pay data report to the Civil Rights Department. This report must detail employee numbers by race, ethnicity, and sex across 10 job categories, including pay band details, median and mean hourly rates, and total hours worked in those bands. A new bill would require employers to store demographic data separately from personnel records, and by 2027, expand job categories to 23 in the report. If employers fail to submit the report, the department can seek a court order for compliance, and the court is mandated to impose a civil penalty on non-compliant employers upon the department's request.

Current Analysis: 09/09/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/05/25)
Last Amend: 09/05/2025
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SB 466 Caballero, D HTML PDF
Drinking water: primary standard for hexavalent chromium: exemption.

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Status: 10/03/2025 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 320, Statutes of 2025 Summary: The California Safe Drinking Water Act regulates public water systems, and the State Water Resources Control Board sets and enforces standards for drinking water contaminants, including hexavalent chromium. This bill specifies that if a public water system complies with the overall maximum contaminant level for total chromium, it will not be considered in violation of standards for hexavalent chromium if it is following or awaiting approval on a compliance plan approved by the state board.

Current Analysis: 09/03/25 S Floor Analyses (text
08/25/25)
Last Amend: 08/25/2025
Chapter No. 320
SB 495 Allen, D HTML PDF
Insurance.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 542, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The proposed bill requires insurers in groups with premiums over $50 million to submit a yearly report, starting March 1, 2026, detailing their reinsurance program and use of risk models. This report must include data from the latest reinsurance treaty year and responses to the commissioner's inquiries. The Insurance Commissioner will post aggregated data online, while maintaining confidentiality for specific reports. Noncompliance penalties start at $5,000 per 30-day period and can increase if delays are deemed willful. Extensions may be granted for unforeseen circumstances. Regarding fire insurance, the bill amends indemnity measures for residential property under emergency

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conditions. Insurers cannot require proof of loss within 100 days of an emergency and must provide extensions if justified. Insured parties can combine policy limits for rebuilding after emergencies, and insurers must advance 60% of personal property coverage (up to $350,000) without an itemized claim, though an attestation form may be required. The bill supports timely access to replacement costs and emergency accommodation for insured parties.

Current Analysis: 09/13/25 S Floor Analyses (text
07/17/25)
Last Amend: 07/17/2025
Chapter No. 542
SB 499 Stern, D HTML PDF
Residential projects: fees and charges.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 543, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The Mitigation Fee Act outlines rules for local agencies when they establish, increase, or impose fees on development projects. For designated residential developments, agencies can charge fees for public improvements or facilities but are restricted from requiring payment until the first occupancy certificate is issued unless specified otherwise. Agencies are permitted to collect utility service fees upon receiving an application for connection, provided these fees do not exceed the costs incurred. The current bill allows the collection of utility service charges at the application stage, ensuring fees for water, sewer, or wastewater services do not surpass the estimated reasonable cost of providing those services. Furthermore, it revises provisions for early fee collection for services like fire, public safety, and emergency services, expanding these to include parkland and recreational facilities if identified for emergency purposes in the safety element or hazard mitigation plan of a local agency.

Current Analysis: 09/03/25 S Floor Analyses (text
08/20/25)
Last Amend: 08/20/2025
Chapter No. 543
SB 514 Cabaldon, D HTML PDF
Wildfire prevention: qualified entities: assessments: California Fire Service Training and Education Program Act.

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Status: 10/13/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 767, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law mandates that the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection establish a statewide program until January 2026, enabling qualified entities who complete a specific training program to support defensible space and home hardening assessments. These entities can assess compliance with state defensible space requirements, and the director

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must create a reporting platform for data collection, which the department can use for specified reasons. The proposed bill seeks to make these provisions permanent and adds nonprofit entities focused on wildfire resiliency as qualified entities. It also allows assessments for local responsibility areas and offers data confidentiality for property owners, restricting the data's use for compliance purposes unless requested by the owner.

Furthermore, the bill would allow the certification of contractors through the California Fire Service Training and Education Program, provided they complete the required training, to support the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's efforts. The bill also includes legislative findings to justify its constraints on public access under constitutional provisions and would become operative depending on the enactment sequence with other related bills, AB 1143 and AB 1457.

Current Analysis: 09/08/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/04/25)
Last Amend: 09/04/2025
Chapter No. 767
SB 524 Arreguín, D HTML PDF
Law enforcement agencies: artificial intelligence.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 587, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law mandates law enforcement agencies to publicly share their policies and training materials online. This bill proposes that each agency must create a policy for reports generated using artificial intelligence (AI). Such reports must include specific information, a disclosure statement, and the signature of the officer who prepared it. If an AI-generated report is created, the initial draft must be stored as long as the final report is retained. Additionally, AI drafts are prohibited from being considered official statements.

The bill also requires agencies to keep an audit trail identifying who used AI to generate reports. Vendors are restricted from using the agency’s information provided for AI processing beyond specified purposes. Due to these new requirements, the bill imposes a state-mandated program on local agencies. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse these agencies for certain state-mandated costs, following specific procedures. If the Commission on State Mandates finds this bill incurs state-mandated costs, reimbursement will be provided according to these procedures.

Current Analysis: 09/08/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/03/25)
Last Amend: 09/03/2025
Chapter No. 587
SB 571 Archuleta, D HTML PDF
Emergencies: crimes.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 545, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The existing law defines looting as committing certain offenses, such as second-degree burglary or grand theft, during a declared state or local emergency, punishable by jail or as a felony. A proposed bill would allow courts to consider it an aggravating factor if looting involved impersonating emergency personnel. Violating impersonation laws, such as impersonating peace officers or firefighters, is currently a misdemeanor. The bill proposes making it a misdemeanor or felony for non-first responders to wear first responder insignia with fraudulent intent during evacuation orders or immediately after. It would also criminalize online impersonation of first responders to defraud others during evacuation orders or shortly after. Current aggravated arson laws will change in 2029, removing property damage exceeding $10,100,000 as an aggravating factor. The bill clarifies that future amendments to monetary thresholds do not benefit past offenders and establishes that no state reimbursement is required for local costs. Its provisions are contingent on the passage of another bill, AB 468, in the 2025–26 legislative session.

Current Analysis: 09/09/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/04/25)
Last Amend: 09/04/2025
Chapter No. 545
SB 582 Stern, D HTML PDF
Health and care facilities: licensing during emergencies or disasters.

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Status: 10/10/2025 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 546, Statutes of 2025.

Summary: The bill addresses regulations for various health and residential care facilities, particularly in relation to emergencies and disasters. It mandates skilled nursing facilities to annually review their disaster preparedness plans and involve local planning offices. Residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) are encouraged to share their plans with local medical coordinators. Facilities nonoperational due to emergencies can request inactive license status if they intend to reopen. This includes skilled nursing, substance recovery centers, and other healthcare programs. They have 90 days post-emergency to notify the relevant department, which may waive some fees and coordinate reactivation processes.

The bill empowers departments to facilitate licensing and operational streamlining in disaster scenarios, waiving regular procedural requirements temporarily. For specific facilities, starting in 2028, licensees can request inactive status for any closed period. The bill expands the definition of certain violations, creating a state-mandated local program but specifies that no state reimbursement is necessary for these administrative changes.

Current Analysis: 09/08/25 S Floor Analyses (text
09/02/25)
Last Amend: 09/02/2025
Chapter No. 546
SB 595 Choi, R HTML PDF
Local government: investments and financial reports.

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