California Housing to Change Under New Law: What to Know California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills on Monday that scaled back the state's environmental restrictions to allow for more home building to combat the ongoing housing shortage
Governor Newsom signs into law groundbreaking . . . - California Governor What you need to know: Governor Newsom today finalized his budget that builds and delivers for Californians, signing into law groundbreaking and transformative housing reforms – including sweeping CEQA exemptions — to boost housing production and infrastructure statewide and improve affordability for all
California Legislature Enacts Major CEQA Reforms for Housing-Rich . . . California Gov Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 130 and Senate Bill (SB) 131, which contain significant reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) relevant to housing projects These reforms took effect immediately on June 30, 2025 AB 130 exempts qualifying "infill" housing-rich projects from CEQA, with no wage standard requirements for projects up to 85 feet
Newsom signs laws that pave way for more housing in California Gov Gavin Newsom on Monday signed two housing reform bills to speed up development in California a week after fierce opposition from environmentalists and labor groups nearly tanked the legislation