Legislative Update - May 21, 2026
Lemon Grove Tenant Protections Update
If you missed SCRHA’s update yesterday, click here to learn what happened at the May 19 hearings and the next steps. SCRHA thanks all housing providers who attended Tuesday’s meeting.
San Diego City Fee Ordinance Postponed
SCRHA would like to thank all of the members who wrote to Councilmembers and were prepared to attend the hearing on May 19. The item was pulled from the docket, so it was not heard on May 19 as planned. SCRHA was told that the item will be rescheduled to a future date. No vote was to take place on the draft ordinance; however, this was an opportunity for all members of the council to share their concerns and provide direction on changes to the draft. SCRHA will notify members when the item is rescheduled. Make sure you are signed up for SCRHA Action Alerts!
From NAA - House Passes Amended Housing Bill
Yesterday, the U.S. House passed a twice-amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (396-13). The amended version is the result of a great deal of compromise and deliberation (some within the last 24 hours between the White House and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.-4) that ultimately represents an improvement from the Senate-passed version earlier this year. Click here to see more details.
Big Wins on Key State Bills; Advocacy Continues
SCRHA has already defeated several harmful bills in 2026, including eviction bans, screening mandates, and more. With major legislative deadlines approaching, SCRHA continues to work to defeat or substantially improve remaining bills of concern. There’s still time to register for the Legislative Update Webinar, tomorrow May 22, at 11 AM. Click here to register.
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