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SB-908 • 2026

Residential windows: retrofitting: residential window replacement projects: California Building Code compliance.

Residential windows: retrofitting: residential window replacement projects: California Building Code compliance.

Energy
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Wiener
Last action
2026-04-23
Official status
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about local government permit requirements, worker training funding, or changes to the California Building Code.

Rules for Replacing Windows in Homes

This law sets rules for replacing old windows with new ones that follow safety and energy-saving standards.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires homes to use new windows that meet the California Building Code when doing window replacement projects.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Homeowners who want to replace old windows in their houses.

Terms To Know

California Building Code
A set of rules about how buildings should be built or fixed to keep people safe and save energy.
Retrofitting
Adding new parts or features to an old building to make it safer, more efficient, or better in some way.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify details about training for workers or changes to the California Building Code.
  • It is unclear if all types of homes are covered by the new rules.
  • There might be changes before this becomes a final law.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-23 California Legislative Information

    Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  2. 2026-04-22 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 1.) (April 21).

  3. 2026-04-15 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HOUSING. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (April 15). Re-referred to Com. on HOUSING.

  4. 2026-04-15 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing April 21 in HOUSING pending receipt.

  5. 2026-04-09 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing April 15.

  6. 2026-04-08 California Legislative Information

    From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.

  7. 2026-04-08 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and HOUSING.

  8. 2026-03-23 California Legislative Information

    From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  9. 2026-02-11 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  10. 2026-01-23 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 22.

  11. 2026-01-22 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

Residential windows: retrofitting: residential window replacement projects: California Building Code compliance.

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