Disability access: construction-related accessibility claim.

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

AB 649 requires attorneys who send demand letters or complaints about construction‑related accessibility violations to include their bar number and to file copies with the California Commission on Disability Access within five business days. It also creates a Small Business Right‑to‑Cure program that lets qualifying businesses post a notice, receive reduced statutory damages, and must disclose certified access specialist inspection reports. The bill limits prevailing‑defendant attorney fees unless a claim is found frivolous and sets reporting and disclosure duties for landlords and lessees.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 1842.) · Jun 2, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jun 30, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 21, 2025

History

1. Jul 14, 2025In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
2. Jun 18, 2025Referred to Com. on JUD.
3. Jun 3, 2025In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. Jun 2, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 1842.)
5. May 27, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. May 23, 2025From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 23).
7. May 21, 2025Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 1627.)
8. May 21, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
9. May 13, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
10. May 13, 2025Re-referred to Com. on APPR. pursuant to Joint Rule 10.5.
11. May 12, 2025Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
12. May 8, 2025From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (May 6).

The 12 most recent of 17 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Josh Lowenthal (D) · sponsor
• Dixon
• Lowenthal
• Macedo
• Pacheco
• Sanchez

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