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AB-2596 • 2026

Mobilehome parks: federally approved housing programs: compliance with state and local laws.

Mobilehome parks: federally approved housing programs: compliance with state and local laws.

Housing
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Gipson
Last action
2026-05-13
Official status
Referred to Com. on JUD.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Mobilehome parks: federally approved housing programs: compliance with state and local laws.

AB 2596, as introduced, Gipson.

What This Bill Does

  • AB 2596, as introduced, Gipson.
  • Mobilehome parks: federally approved housing programs: compliance with state and local laws.
  • Existing law, the Mobilehome Residency Law, prescribes various terms and conditions of tenancies in mobilehome parks.
  • This bill would specify that, if a mobilehome park operator or owner fails to comply with federal law or other federal requirements imposed in connection with a federally approved housing program, the mobilehome park operator or owner shall ensure ongoing compliance with applicable state laws, including, but not limited to, prescribed provisions of the Unruh Civil Rights Act, and local ordinances.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-05-13 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on JUD.

  2. 2026-05-05 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

  3. 2026-05-04 California Legislative Information

    Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 4919.)

  4. 2026-04-29 California Legislative Information

    Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.

  5. 2026-04-28 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 28).

  6. 2026-04-15 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 15). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  7. 2026-03-09 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and JUD.

  8. 2026-02-21 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  9. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2596, as introduced, Gipson.
Mobilehome parks: federally approved housing programs: compliance with state and local laws.
Existing law, the Mobilehome Residency Law, prescribes various terms and conditions of tenancies in mobilehome parks.
This bill would specify that, if a mobilehome park operator or owner fails to comply with federal law or other federal requirements imposed in connection with a federally approved housing program, the mobilehome park operator or owner shall ensure ongoing compliance with applicable state laws, including, but not limited to, prescribed provisions of the Unruh Civil Rights Act, and local ordinances.

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