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AB 738: Energy: building standards: photovoltaic requirements.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified March 9, 2026

What AB 738 does, verified March 9, 2026

This bill would require residential construction in disaster areas to comply only with the existing photovoltaic system requirements, if any, that were in effect when the original building was constructed. The bill would apply to buildings where the owner's income is below a certain threshold and insurance coverage is also below a certain threshold, and the construction area is limited to a certain square footage. The state would not be responsible for reimbursing local agencies for the costs associated with implementing this bill.

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Last action: Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file. (2026-01-22)Alert me
Recent actions22 total · showing 5
Jan. 22, 2026Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
Jan. 22, 2026Stricken from file.
Oct. 06, 2025Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
Oct. 06, 2025Vetoed by Governor.
Sep. 23, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
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