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CA SB641
CA SB641Department of Consumer Affairs and Department of Real Estate: states of emergency: waivers and exemptions.
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
08/29/2025
08/29/2025
Crossed Over
06/03/2025
06/03/2025
Passed
09/13/2025
09/13/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Sections 122, 136, and 10176 of, and to add Sections 108.1, 136.5, 7058.9, and 10089 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
AI Summary
This bill provides enhanced flexibility for licensing boards under the California Department of Consumer Affairs and the Department of Real Estate during declared states of emergency or major disasters. The bill allows these departments to waive certain licensing requirements for professionals whose homes or businesses are located in disaster-damaged areas, including extending examination deadlines, renewing licenses without completing continuing education, postponing renewal fees, and modifying license display requirements. Boards must notify the Department of Consumer Affairs director about any waivers, who then has five business days to approve or disapprove them. The bill also requires all licensees to provide an email address and places new restrictions on contractors performing debris removal during emergencies, mandating specific licensing classifications and hazardous substance certifications. Additionally, for real estate professionals, the bill prohibits making unsolicited low-ball property purchase offers to owners in disaster-affected areas for up to one year after the emergency declaration. The bill aims to support impacted professionals and protect consumers during challenging post-disaster recovery periods, with specific provisions inspired by recent wildfires in California. The legislation is deemed an urgency statute and goes into immediate effect to provide timely assistance to professionals affected by natural disasters.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (12)
Angelique Ashby (D)*,
Sabrina Cervantes (D)*,
Dave Cortese (D)*,
Lena Gonzalez (D)*,
Tim Grayson (D)*,
Melissa Hurtado (D)*,
Sasha Perez (D)*,
Ben Allen (D),
Christopher Cabaldon (D),
Steve Padilla (D),
Susan Rubio (D),
Aisha Wahab (D),
Last Action
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m. (on 09/23/2025)
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