Smoke-free state-subsidized multiunit housing developments.
Summary
Existing law prohibits the smoking of tobacco products in various public and private places and also authorizes a landlord of a residential dwelling unit to prohibit the smoking of tobacco products on the property or in any building or portion of the building, including in any dwelling unit, in accordance with specified requirements. This bill would prohibit the smoking of tobacco products in a state-subsidized multiunit housing development, as defined, for which a certificate of occupancy is issued on or after January 1, 2027.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
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Total actions
3
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Committee
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Mar 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to Com. on H. & C.D.
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
From printer. May be heard in committee March 6.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Liz Ortega
DDemocratic
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