California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Friday that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two major housing bills sponsored by his office—Senate Bill 786 by Senator Jesse Arreguín and Senate Bill 808 by Senator Anna Caballero—both aimed at cutting red tape and accelerating housing construction across the state. The two measures will take effect on January 1, 2026.

“SB 786 addresses housing affordability impacting millions of Californians by ensuring that the housing being planned for actually gets built. This bill will make it easier to create desperately needed housing across the state by minimizing costly delays and eliminating court loopholes,” said Senator Arreguín. “I am thankful for Attorney General Rob Bonta’s sponsorship of this bill and his leadership to ensure housing for all.”

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