General plan: safety element: very high fire hazard severity zones: insurance.

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 adds new requirements to California general plans, mandating that safety elements include information on insurance availability for properties in very high fire hazard zones and state responsibility areas. It also requires developers to secure at least two private insurance quotes before receiving land‑use approvals for projects in high‑fire zones, and to report or update those quotes if project changes affect insurance costs. The measure aims to improve fire‑risk mitigation and ensure that homeowners and businesses can obtain coverage in the state’s most fire‑prone areas.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 1. Page 4014.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 22, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 11, 2026
• Local Government Committee Hearing
  Local Government · Apr 22, 2026
• Local Government
  Senate Local Government Committee · Apr 22, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. May 12, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
3. May 11, 2026May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4. May 4, 2026Set for hearing May 11.
5. Apr 27, 2026Withdrawn from committee.
6. Apr 27, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 23, 2026Withdrawn from committee.
8. Apr 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on HOUSING.
9. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 1. Page 4014.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
10. Apr 15, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
11. Apr 10, 2026Set for hearing April 22.
12. Apr 8, 2026Re-referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and HOUSING.

The 12 most recent of 16 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Allen · sponsor

Bill text

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