AB 1953: Short-term rentals: emergencies and special events.

This bill requires the office of emergency services and the office of tourism to establish a public registration system for short-term rentals. The system allows registered parties to offer eligible residential dwellings as short-term rentals during declared state of emergencies or special event periods. The office of tourism defines special event periods and posts the information online at least 180 days prior to the event. Cities and counties are prohibited from enforcing laws that prohibit registered short-term rentals during emergencies or special events. The bill applies to all cities, including charter cities, as changes proposed by the bill address a matter of statewide concern.