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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.

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Sponsor
Gipson
Last action
Official status
Senate - Consent
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text uses 'prescribed provisions' of the Unruh Civil Rights Act, meaning only specific parts apply, though it does not list exactly which ones.

Mobilehome Parks Must Follow State Laws Even If Federal Rules Are Not Met

This law requires mobilehome park operators, owners, or managers to keep following state and local rules even if they do not follow federal housing program requirements.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires park operators, owners, or management to continue obeying the Mobilehome Residency Law when they fail to meet federal housing program rules.
  • Mandates compliance with specific parts of the Unruh Civil Rights Act if federal law is not followed.
  • Ensures that all other applicable state and local laws remain in effect even during a break from federal requirements.
  • Allows local agencies to perform age verification checks if park management does not do them under federal rules.
  • Gives local agencies the right to enter records of park operators, owners, or managers to check ages.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Mobilehome park operators
  • Mobilehome park owners
  • Management companies for mobilehome parks
  • Local government agencies responsible for enforcement

Terms To Know

Mobilehome Residency Law
State laws that set the rules and conditions for living in a mobilehome park.
Unruh Civil Rights Act
A state law that protects people from discrimination by businesses, including housing providers.
Federally approved housing program
Housing projects or rules created and funded by the federal government.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not say what happens if a local agency refuses to do age verification.
  • The bill does not list specific penalties for park owners who break these new state law requirements.
  • The exact date this law takes effect is not listed in the provided source material.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Senate - Consent

Official Summary Text

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