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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
2026-04-15
Official status
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.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify that mobilehome park operators must comply with local ordinances or explicitly mention compliance with the Unruh Civil Rights Act outside of state laws.

Mobile Home Parks: Following State and Local Laws

This law says that mobile home park owners must follow state laws when they do not meet federal requirements for federally approved housing programs.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires mobilehome park operators to comply with state laws if they fail to meet federal requirements for federally approved housing programs.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Mobilehome park operators and owners

Terms To Know

Unruh Civil Rights Act
A California law that stops discrimination based on race, gender, religion, and other factors.
Federally approved housing programs
Government programs that help people find affordable homes.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify what happens if mobilehome park owners do not follow state or local laws.
  • The exact date this law will start is not clear yet.

Bill History

  1. 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.

  2. 2026-03-09 California Legislative Information

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

  3. 2026-02-21 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  4. 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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