Bypassing a midnight timeline, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, the California Legislature adjourned the first year of the 2025-2026 Legislative Session. Hundreds of the remaining bills passed by the Senate and Assembly moved to be prepared for Governor Newsom’s review to be signed or vetoed. Governor Newsom has until October 13, 2025 to act.
The legislature has adjourned and will return on January 5, 2026, to begin the second year of the two-year legislative session. Bills that were made into two-year bills may be taken up at that time, but all measures must be acted upon by the end of next year. Here’s an update on where things currently stand:
SB 770 (Allen), would eliminate the requirement for HOA members installing EV chargers in common areas to name the association as an additional insured. Despite discussions with the Senator, we were unable to secure significant amendments before the deadline. The bill passed the Assembly and is now on the Governor’s desk, awaiting signature or veto. CAI-CLAC has submitted a veto request.
SB 625 (Wahab), proposes a streamlined architectural review process for rebuilding after natural disasters. After productive discussions, the bill’s scope was limited to actual disaster-related events, and CAI-CLAC moved to a neutral position. The bill passed the Assembly and is now on the Governor’s desk, awaiting signature or veto.
SB 547 (Perez), this bill adds commercial property with policy limits of $10,000,000 or more to the cancellation moratorium list. CAI-CLAC had a support position. The bill passed the Assembly and is now on the Governor’s desk, awaiting signature or veto.
SB 410 (Grayson), would require inspectors to include specific information on the cover page of balcony inspection reports. The bill passed Assembly Floor without further debate. The bill is now on the Governor’s desk awaiting, signature or veto.
SB 282 (Wiener), would void any CC&R that prohibits the installation of an electric heat pump. This bill was held in the Senate Appropriations Committee and did not move this session. However, it can be taken up when the legislature reconvenes in January 2026.
AB 942 (Calderon), would have reduced the contract for Net Energy Metering rates for those associations that installed solar from 20 years to 10 years. CAI-CLAC did not take an active position. The bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee Suspense File and re-referred to the Senate Committee on Rules.
SB 681 (Wahab) / AB 130 (Committee on Budget), proposed a $100 cap on HOA fines, with an exception for violations that pose a health or safety risk. The bill was signed into law on June 30 and took effect immediately, requiring HOAs to revise their fine and enforcement policies. CAI-CLAC is already engaged in conversations on how to address these issues, which will be a top priority in the coming legislative session.
Even though the Legislature is on recess, it is essential we continue to engage with lawmakers, apply pressure, and advocate for our communities. HOAs play a critical role in providing affordable, well-maintained, and community-oriented housing to millions of Californians, and we must ensure legislators understand their value and avoid unfairly targeting them.
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