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CA SB655

Bill

Status

Passed

10/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Henry Stern

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes state policy that all dwelling units must be able to attain and maintain a safe maximum indoor temperature, though no specific temperature threshold is defined in the bill

  • Requires relevant state agencies (including CalEPA, HCD, Public Utilities Commission, Air Resources Board, and others) to consider this policy when revising or establishing policies, programs, and grant criteria

  • Beginning January 1, 2027, state agencies must also consider this policy when revising, adopting, or establishing relevant regulations

  • Notes that California building standards already require residential units to maintain a minimum indoor temperature of 68°F, but currently have no maximum temperature requirement

  • Does not create new state obligations to provide safe indoor temperatures or require additional resources beyond existing agency responsibilities

Legislative Description

Dwelling units: indoor temperature.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 522, Statutes of 2025.

10/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/16/2025
Housing and Community Development6/16/2025
Appropriations4/30/2025
Housing3/5/2025
Rules2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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