California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom signing into law Senate Bill 786 (Arreguín) and Senate Bill 808 (Caballero), two bills sponsored by Attorney General Bonta that aim to accelerate housing construction in California. SB 786 will set clear rules to avoid disputes that delay home building and ensure swift and effective relief in housing element litigation. SB 808 creates a new judicial process to resolve project entitlement and permitting disputes quickly and efficiently. SB 786 and SB 808 both take effect on January 1, 2026.

“Millions of Californians are desperate for housing options that fit their budget and are near loved ones, social networks, and jobs. That means we need to build more homes, and quickly. In recent years, our Legislature has passed several bills to address this crisis, but the reality is that we still have much progress to make,” said Attorney General Bonta. “I sponsored SB 786 and SB 808 because these bills will accelerate our progress toward a more affordable California. I’m grateful to Senators Anna Caballero and Jesse Arreguín for authoring these important pieces of legislation, and to Governor Newsom for signing them into law.”