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CA AB1573

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Isaac Bryan

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "target population" for housing element planning purposes to include victims of domestic violence, victims of sexual assault, and victims of human trafficking
  • Victims of sexual assault are defined by reference to Penal Code Sections 261, 261.5, 286, 287, and 289; human trafficking is defined by Penal Code Section 236.1
  • The inclusion of these populations is permissive ("may include") rather than mandatory, giving local governments flexibility in their housing needs assessments
  • Amends Government Code Section 65582, which governs definitions used in general plan housing element requirements
  • The bill was amended to remove state mandate reimbursement provisions, indicating no fiscal impact on local governments

Legislative Description

Land use: housing elements: target population.

Last Action

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on H. & C.D. Read second time and amended.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing and Community Development2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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