2025 Mid-Session Legislative Update
Apr 14, 2025
Leading the Way: CAI-CLAC 2025 Advocacy Week and Hot Bills
The CAI California Legislative Action Committee (CAI-CLAC) is approaching their annual Advocacy Week in Sacramento on April 22-24, 2025. Now that the legislative session is in full swing and the bill introduction deadline has passed, the Advocacy team has pulled together a list of “hot bills” and positions for our managers, homeowner leaders, and business partners.
The number of bills that could negatively impact community associations continues to grow, and we are actively monitoring bills as they move through the legislature.
Pending California Legislation
Homeowner Association Accountability - AB 21 (DeMaio)
This bill proposes an overhaul of the meeting procedures and board oversight over the management of common interest developments (CIDs) and homeowners' associations (HOAs).
The Legislature is responding to recent court cases that impacted how boards could conduct business at meetings, and what types of communications and gatherings would meet the definition of a meeting.
The bill is currently with the Assembly and was referred to the Housing and Community Development Committee. CAI is preparing a response to a bill that will affect over 15 provisions of the current Davis Stirling Act. CAI-CLAC will be working to oppose this legislation.
FAIR Plan Policy Renewals Bill Overview - AB 69 (Calderon)
Currently, the FAIR Plan acts as a policy of last resort when homeowners are unable to obtain coverage through voluntary market insurance companies. This bill would focus on the renewal policies of the California FAIR Plan, which provides basic property insurance to homeowners who are unable to obtain coverage through the traditional insurance market.
CAI-CLAC and insurance professionals have been working with the Department of Insurance to offer changes to reflect specific challenges in providing coverage through existing California requirements. This is one way in which California can make it easier to allow owners to find policies and protect their communities.
This bill has been referred to Committee on Insurance. CAI-CLAC is working in support of this bill.
CID Real Estate Broker License - AB 739 (Jackson)
This proposed legislation would require that managers of a Common Interest Development (CID) or Homeowner Association (HOA) hold a real estate broker license issued by the state.
The legislature is responding to concerns over manager qualifications and the ability to ensure accountability with respect to community funds. While other states have some form of manager certification, CAI-CLAC is already prepared to highlight specific challenges in requiring a broker license for CID managers.
The bill is currently with the Assembly and waiting for referral. CAI-CLAC will be working to oppose this legislation.
Reconstruction of Structures - SB 625 (Democrat Caucus)
This bill seeks to address potential issues faced by homeowners trying to rebuild after a natural disaster.
Existing law allows association to impact and approve external alterations or modifications to housing within a community. This bill would transfer much of the oversight and approval process of building/re-building away from associations and community leaders.
While it appears the legislature is attempting to assist devastated communities, the text of the bill is poorly drafted and could create unintended consequences for the homeowners and the association. CAI-CLAC has taken an “opposed unless amended” position on this bill.
Streamlined Approvals - SB 677 (Wiener)
The proposed legislation seeks to prevent homeowner associations from imposing or enforcing provisions in the CC&Rs that prohibit or unreasonably restrict housing developments or urban lot splits on single-family zoned districts statewide.
Housing continues to be a priority for the Legislature. This bill mirrors the SB 9 language that prevents associations from interfering with Owner attempts to increase housing with respect to both ADU and JADU construction.
The bill is currently in the Senate Housing Committee. CAI-CLAC will be working to oppose this legislation in its current form.
CAI-CLAC has issued a Call to Action to OPPOSE SB 677 by April 21, 2025 to protect community associations from the unintended consequences and financial burdens that will come with lot splits.
CLICK HERE for a draft letter to send if your state senator is currently in the Senate Housing Committee.
EV Charging Stations - SB 770 (Allen)
Current law includes a requirement that homeowners be personally responsible for insurance on their Electric Vehicle Charging Station.
This proposed bill would delete the requirement for a homeowner that installs an EV charger in the association’s common area to obtain a certificate of insurance that names the association as an additional insured.
The bill is currently in the Senate Housing Committee. CAI-CLAC will be working to oppose this legislation.
How Can You Get Involved?
The CAI-CLAC 2025 Advocacy Week brings together those living in and working for community associations throughout the state. It’s a collective effort to help educate legislators, discuss specific bills and connect with your industry peers. We encourage you to consider joining this advocacy event. It’s critical legislators here from their constituents and understand how these pending bills impact our communities.
For those unable to attend in person, CAI-CLAC has a Virtual Bill Briefing and Legislative Meetings on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. You can register for FREE here.
Our team continues to support CAI-CLAC to ensure sensible legislation is introduced, and our clients can continue to govern themselves effectively.ā€Ø We look forward to meeting with state legislators and their staff to help make a positive impact for our clients.
CAI-CLAC frequently puts out calls to action asking for us to email or call our local legislators. As those come through, we’ll send those out and ask that you help us get your voice heard in Sacramento.
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