allowing the department of justice to authorize the preclosing use of a portion of a deposit held in escrow for the payment of certain construction customizations, upgrades, or change orders.

SB 26 allows homebuyers or developers to access part of an escrow deposit before closing to pay for specific construction customizations, such as upgrades or modifications. The Department of Justice must approve each request for these funds. This applies to projects where buyers or builders have paid a deposit held in escrow for custom features. The law became effective on August 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor.