Bond limit for suits against affordable housing projects doubles to $1 million
Plaintiffs suing to block low- or moderate-income housing can be made to post a bond of up to $1,000,000, up from $500,000. The bond and special motion to strike rules now also cover priority care housing tied to behavioral health services.
Who it affects
People suing to block affordable housing, and housing developers
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 1344: Civil actions: housing development projects.
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Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.