SB-908 • 2026

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: 2026-06-01
Official status: Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the bill's content beyond its title and catch title, which mention compliance with California Building Code for residential window replacement projects.

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

Makes sure the new windows meet California's Building Code, which includes safety and energy efficiency rules.

Who It Names or Affects

Homeowners who want to replace old windows in their houses.
Local government agencies that issue building permits.

Terms To Know

California Building Code: A set of rules for buildings in California, including safety and energy-saving standards.
Retrofitting: Adding new features to old things to make them better or safer.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify details about training programs for window installers.
It is unclear how much it will cost homeowners to replace their windows under these rules.

Bill History

2026-06-01 California Legislative Information
Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
2026-05-20 California Legislative Information
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
2026-05-19 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 32. Noes 7.) Ordered to the Assembly.
2026-05-12 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-05-11 California Legislative Information
From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
2026-05-04 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing May 11.
2026-04-23 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-04-22 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 1. Page 3975.) (April 21).
2026-04-15 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HOUSING. (Ayes 5. Noes 1. Page 3903.) (April 15). Re-referred to Com. on HOUSING.
2026-04-15 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing April 21 in HOUSING pending receipt.
2026-04-09 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing April 15.
2026-04-08 California Legislative Information
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
2026-04-08 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and HOUSING.
2026-03-23 California Legislative Information
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
2026-02-11 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on RLS.
2026-01-23 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 22.
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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