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AB-1834 would expand the Subdivision Map Act to include land zoned fully or in part for mixed-use developments. Properties meeting the exemption requirements would need only to file a parcel map instead of a tentative and final map.

AB-1621 would prohibit city agencies from requiring more than 2 plancheck and specification reviews in connection with a housing permit.

AB-2748 would exempt affordable housing developments from installation of 2025-compliant electric vehicle charging.

AB-2477 would authorize unlicensed individuals, employed by a registered structural pest control company, to apply pesticides under the direct supervision of a licensed operator or field representative.

AB-2277 would allow properties that were on the National Register of Historic Places on/after January 20, 2025, to be automatically listed as on the California Register, even if the property was removed from the National Register of Historic Places.

AB-2079 notes the intent to create legislation to advance adaptive reuse policies for downtown areas.

AB-2074 notes the intent to create legislation that would support transit-oriented housing developments and downtown revitalization in major transit cities, including streamlined ministerial approval for developments.

AB-2057 would prohibit cities/counties from implementing legislation that prohibits the use of natural gas in a residential unit.

AB-1695 would prohibit smoking in state-subsidized multiunit housing developments constructed after January 1, 2027.

AB-1869 clarifies that income received from direct or indirect operation or management of a lodging facility is not permissible tenant service income as defined by the IRS Code for REITS.

SB-880 notes the intent to enact legislation relating to a moratorium on housing purchases.

SB-1693 would require streamlined approvals for tenant improvement projects with a retail use.

SB-1014 would require local agencies to provide a list of any required onsite or offsite improvements, including estimated costs for those improvements to development applicants.

SB-996 would authorize mobile homes and manufactured homes to be classified as "real property" for the purposes of titling and taxation.

AB-2198 would require title insurers, underwriter title companies, and controlled escrow companies to display their rates both in physical form and electronically on their website.

UPDATE: This legislation was introduced on 2-13-26. It was approved by the Committee on Judiciary and routed to the Committee on Appropriations on 4-8-26. AB-1957 was introduced by Assembly member Pacheco on 2-13-26. This bill would modify requirements for trustee's sale of property under a power of sale for properties containing 1-4 residential units. Owner-occupants and eligible nonprofit corporations would not be defined as "eligible bidders" under this bill.

AB-1850 would expand the definition of a real estate broker to include people who purchase real property with the intent to sell to another person for profit or compensation.

AB-1842 would require mortgage providers to offer forbearance of payments for properties that have become uninhabitable due to an emergency for a period of up to 12 months.

AB-2145 would authorize homeowners who have reached retirement age to transfer the interest rate and remaining loan terms to a new principal residence.

SB-974 would require the county assessor to determine if a person is eligible as a severely and permanently disabled complainant if requested by a certified special needs trust.

SB-911 would expand existing requirements for sellers to provide buyers with information about compliance with fire safety measures and local vegetation management ordinances.

AB-1986 would require insurance companies to provide premium quotes that include pricing for properties which are certified as "hardened."

SB-904 would require HCD to determine if wildfires have caused "substantial structural damage" and to work with local agencies to support recovery and rebuilding efforts by reducing regulatory requirements.

AB-1554 would provide additional reporting requirements for the California Earthquake Authority.