Legislative Update - April 30, 2026

SCRHA Has Early Success Stopping Bills; Focused on Defeating or Improving Others

SCRHA is tracking dozens of bills, but has already had successes in the policy committee phase. The hearings for SCRHA-opposed bills AB 1963 and AB 2216, both from Assemblymember McKinnor, were cancelled at the request of the author. AB 1963 would have mandated the use of reusable screening reports and prohibited charging prospective tenants for screening. It would also have required a landlord to provide an itemized disclosure of all application requirements to a prospective tenant before accepting any application materials or face penalties. AB 2616 would have added to habitability law by requiring a rental to have a safe method to cool the unit to no more than 82 degrees. SCRHA discussed AB 2626’s pitfalls with legislators when in Sacramento earlier this month because while the bill is not expected to move forward, the concept has been discussed before, and we expect similar legislation to resurface. Several bills are still working their way through the legislature, including SB 1243, which would create an eviction ban for households experiencing hardship as a result of an immigration enforcement action, and SB 1296, which would mandate disclosure of pet policy details in advertising. The author, Senator Durazo, has offered amendments on both bills; however, SCRHA continues to oppose them. Save the Date! SCRHA will be hosting a Legislative Update webinar on May 22 to share further details on these bills and more.

SCRHA Submits Letter to HUD on 30-Day Notice Requirement  

Last week, SCRHA submitted a comment letter in support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (“HUD”) Proposed Rule, Revocation of the 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior To Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent. NAA and its affiliate associations have long sought to stop federal enforcement of the CARES Act’s 30-Day Notice to Vacate requirement. While a final fix rests with Congress, each federal agency that revokes its own CARES Act rules helps clarify for local courts that the requirement should no longer apply. Click here to read the letter.

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