California AB1926 regulates building standards to lower residential construction costs.

California AB1926 mandates that any building standard proposed by state agencies must be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission for approval. The Department of Housing and Community Development must review construction cost pressures and propose revisions to lower costs by January 1, 2031. The bill also requires that new regulations or amendments that could increase construction costs must be approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development.

California AB1926 regulates building standards to lower residential construction costs.

California AB1926 mandates that any building standard proposed by state agencies must be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission for approval. The Department of Housing and Community Development must review construction cost pressures and propose revisions to lower costs by January 1, 2031. The bill also requires that new regulations or amendments that could increase construction costs must be approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development.