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Home/Bills/SB 1272California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 1272: Local ordinances: administrative fines or penalties.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified August 25, 2026

What SB 1272 does, verified August 25, 2026

This bill aims to amend the government code to regulate local government ordinances. It prohibits the imposition of administrative fines or penalties for certain types of violations, including building, plumbing, electrical, and zoning issues that do not pose an immediate danger to health or safety. The bill applies to residential properties that are owner-occupied and sets a reasonable period for correction or remedy. The proposed changes are intended to address a statewide concern and apply to all cities, including charter cities.

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
In CommitteeComplete
First Chamber FloorComplete
4Second ChamberCurrent
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. (2026-08-24)Alert me
Recent actions23 total · showing 5
Aug. 24, 2026In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
Aug. 24, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.
Aug. 06, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Aug. 05, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 13. Noes 1.) (August 5).
Aug. 05, 2026Coauthors revised.
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