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SB 1238·CA·senate

Common interest developments: management.

VetoedFiled Feb 19, 2026
Sponsor: Aisha Wahab (D)
Latest Action

In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Sep 20, 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. Vetoed
  8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill rewrites key definitions for agents and managers of homeowners’ associations, making them owe a higher duty of care to the board and members. It adds stricter disclosure requirements when a unit is sold, more detailed record‑keeping standards, and new inspection and reserve‑fund safeguards. The changes affect HOA boards, managers, professional associations, and unit owners.

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Vote

76 yes

0 no

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 6552.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 26, 2026

Hearings

History

  1. Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and JUD.
  2. In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
  3. Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 36. Noes 2.) Ordered to the Assembly.
  4. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
  5. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (May 11).
  6. Set for hearing May 11.
  7. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
  8. From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0. Page 3979.) (April 21).
  9. Set for hearing April 21.
  10. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 9. Noes 0. Page 3902.) (April 15). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
  11. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
  12. Set for hearing April 15.

The 12 most recent of 17 recorded actions.

Sponsors

  • Aisha Wahab (D) · sponsor
  • Wahab

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