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CA AB 1695

in committee

Smoke-free state-subsidized multiunit housing developments.

California · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did CA AB 1695 pass?

Not yet. CA AB 1695 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-16): Referred to Com. on H. & C.D.

What is CA AB 1695 about?

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.

Who sponsors CA AB 1695?

Ortega is the primary sponsor of CA AB 1695.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-16 — Referred to Com. on H. & C.D.
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Sponsors

  • Ortegaauthor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-16

    Referred to Com. on H. & C.D.

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  2. 2026-02-04

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 6.

  3. 2026-02-03

    Read first time. To print.

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http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1695

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