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AB 1903, the bill backed by the California Building Industry Association and pro-development groups that would have rewritten the rules governing construction defect claims, did not become law. The bill passed the Assembly by a unanimous 70-0 vote in May and later cleared the Senate in the final days of the session, after many amendments we fought for. But it ultimately never received the concurrence vote it needed back in the Assembly before the Legislature adjourned on August 31. Without that final vote, AB 1903 “died” in the Legislature.
That means the existing protections under the Right to Repair Act, including the standards and procedures homeowners rely on to hold builders accountable for defective construction, remain in place unchanged.
Thanks to the thousands of homeowners, HOA boards, and community members who contacted their legislators, the public campaign against AB 1903 made a real difference. Opposition groups raised serious concerns that the bill would have made basic building code requirements unenforceable, shifted risk for critical repairs needed to protect property onto homeowners, and weakened the legal tools available when builders cut corners. Those concerns clearly resonated in Sacramento.
AB 1903's author and the building industry groups backing it have signaled that they intend to continue pushing for changes to the Right to Repair Act to minimize homeowner rights. It is entirely possible that the developer lobby will sponsor another such bill when the Legislature reconvenes. Berding & Weil will continue to monitor developments in Sacramento and keep you informed.
Thank you to everyone who took action. Your voice made a difference.
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