California SB655 establishes a policy for all dwelling units to maintain a safe maximum indoor temperature.

California SB655 sets a state policy requiring all dwelling units to achieve and maintain a safe maximum indoor temperature. Relevant state agencies must consider this policy when revising or establishing regulations starting January 1, 2027. The bill highlights the increasing threat of heat-related deaths in California, citing a 2023 report of 395 excess deaths during a 2022 heat wave. It also notes the disproportionate impact of extreme heat on vulnerable communities. The policy does not impose new obligations on the state beyond existing duties.

California SB655 establishes a policy for all dwelling units to maintain a safe maximum indoor temperature.

California SB655 sets a state policy requiring all dwelling units to achieve and maintain a safe maximum indoor temperature. Relevant state agencies must consider this policy when revising or establishing regulations starting January 1, 2027. The bill highlights the increasing threat of heat-related deaths in California, citing a 2023 report of 395 excess deaths during a 2022 heat wave. It also notes the disproportionate impact of extreme heat on vulnerable communities. The policy does not impose new obligations on the state beyond existing duties.