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ARTICLE · 16 FEBRUARY 2026

2025 Housing Law Update

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The California Legislature continues to enact new housing-related laws to combat the State's housing crisis and provide for more affordable housing.

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Matt Francois
Rene Ferini
Rene Ferini
Nick Germain
Nick Germain
Garret Hoff
Garret Hoff

The California Legislature continues to enact new housing-related laws to combat the State's housing crisis and provide for more affordable housing. Last year, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed numerous bills into law with the goal of providing for more housing in the near future. This e-Alert summarizes some of the more important bills in this package, including Assembly Bill ("AB") 130, Senate Bill ("SB") 131, and SB 79. Please reach out to a Rutan attorney to learn more about these or any of the other housing-related bills passed during the 2025 legislative session.

AB 130 & SB 131: Enactment of Comprehensive CEQA Reform Package

AB 130 and SB 131 were budget trailer bills (effective June 30, 2025) that enacted significant reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and other statutory provisions which impact housing development throughout the State.

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