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AB-1695 • 2026

Smoke-free state-subsidized multiunit housing developments.

Smoke-free state-subsidized multiunit housing developments.

Housing
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Sponsor
Ortega
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Housing and Community Development
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The phrase 'as defined' in the source indicates a definition exists elsewhere, but it is not provided in the given text.

Smoke-free rules for new state-subsidized multiunit housing

This law bans smoking tobacco products in state-subsidized multiunit housing developments that receive a certificate of occupancy on or after January 1, 2027.

What This Bill Does

  • Prohibits the smoking of tobacco products in specific state-subsidized multiunit housing developments.
  • Applies only to buildings for which a certificate of occupancy is issued on or after January 1, 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People living in state-subsidized multiunit housing with certificates of occupancy issued on or after January 1, 2027.
  • Landlords and developers of these specific housing projects.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The law does not apply to buildings that received a certificate of occupancy before January 1, 2027.
  • The official text states the rule applies as defined but does not list the specific definition or subsidy programs in this summary.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Housing and Community Development

Official Summary Text

Smoke-free state-subsidized multiunit housing developments.