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AB 2394·CA·house

Personal Income Tax Law: exclusions: real property.

In CommitteeFiled Feb 20, 2026
Sponsor: Lee
Latest Action

In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

Apr 27, 2026

Legislative status

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee
  3. Reported by Committee
  4. Floor Vote Scheduled
  5. Passed One Chamber
  6. Passed Both Chambers
  7. Sent to Executive
  8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill creates a temporary exemption from state personal income tax on gains from the sale of a primary residence that a senior has owned for at least 20 years. It applies only to individuals 55 or older who sell the home to another person, and only for tax years beginning Jan. 1, 2027 through Dec. 31, 2031. The goal is to encourage older homeowners to put long‑held homes back on the market, expanding housing supply for younger buyers.

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History

  1. In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
  2. Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
  3. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on REV. & TAX. Read second time and amended.
  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to REV. & TAX. suspense file.
  5. Referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
  7. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Lee · sponsor

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