CA AB1486

Prohibits courts from enjoining or invalidating decisions on "housing element update projects" (housing element revisions, safety element amendments related to housing, and general plan consistency amendments) for cities with 3,500,000+ population or city and counties before January 1, 2025, except to prevent imminent threats to public health and safety.

Allows courts to mandate that environmental determinations be voided or require specific agency action to achieve CEQA compliance, but such orders must be limited to mandates necessary for compliance.

Requires the lead agency (rather than the plaintiff) to prepare the record of proceedings for housing element update project challenges and permits concurrent preparation with environmental review.

Does not impose state-mandated local program requirements or require state reimbursement to local agencies.