Common Interest Developments Management

State Bills: California

Published February 19th, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

California State Senate introduced SB-1238, a bill amending multiple sections of the Business and Professions Code and Civil Code relating to common interest developments management. The bill is currently in the Senate Housing Committee with a hearing scheduled for April 15, 2026. If passed, it would affect how homeowners associations and similar developments are governed and managed.

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What changed

SB-1238 proposes amendments to Sections 11500 and 11501 of the Business and Professions Code and eleven sections of the Civil Code (2295, 4525, 5200, 5510, 5515, 5520, 5550, 5551, 5560, 5565, and 5570) related to common interest developments. The specific substantive changes to these code sections would modify management requirements, governance procedures, or homeowner rights within HOA-type developments.

Common interest development associations, property managers, and developers should monitor this bill through the legislative process. The Senate Housing Committee hearing on April 15, 2026 represents the next opportunity for stakeholder input. If the bill passes both houses and is signed into law, affected parties will need to update governance documents and compliance procedures to reflect the new statutory requirements.

What to do next

Monitor SB-1238 progress through the Senate Housing Committee
Review current HOA governance documents against proposed Civil Code amendments
Prepare comments for the April 15, 2026 committee hearing if affected by common interest development regulations

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SB-1238 Common interest developments: management. (2025-2026)

Text Votes History Bill Analysis Today's Law As Amended Compare Versions Status Comments To Author Senate Assembly 1st Cmt
Bill Status Measure: SB-1238 Lead Authors: Wahab (S) Principal Coauthors: - Coauthors: - Topic: Common interest developments: management. 31st Day in Print: 03/22/26 Title: An act to amend Sections 11500 and 11501 of the Business and Professions Code, and to amend Sections 2295, 4525, 5200, 5510, 5515, 5520, 5550, 5551, 5560, 5565, and 5570 of the Civil Code, relating to common interest developments. House Location: Senate Introduced Date: 02/19/26 Committee Location: Sen Housing Committee Hearing Date: 04/15/26
| Type of Measure |
| --- |
| Active Bill - In Committee Process |
| Majority Vote Required |
| Non-Appropriation |
| Non-Fiscal Committee |
| Non-State-Mandated Local Program |
| Non-Urgency |
| Non-Tax levy |

| Last 5 History Actions | |
| --- | |
| Date | Action |
| 03/31/26 | April 7 hearing postponed by committee. |
| 03/17/26 | Set for hearing April 7. |
| 03/04/26 | Referred to Coms. on HOUSING, JUD., and APPR. |
| 02/20/26 | From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22. |
| 02/19/26 | Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print. |

Named provisions

Section 11500 - Business and Professions Code Section 11501 - Business and Professions Code Section 2295 - Civil Code Section 4525 - Civil Code Section 5200 - Civil Code Section 5510 - Civil Code Section 5515 - Civil Code Section 5520 - Civil Code Section 5550 - Civil Code Section 5551 - Civil Code Section 5560 - Civil Code Section 5565 - Civil Code Section 5570 - Civil Code