SB1117Introduced in the Senate
Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
Introduced by Sabrina Cervantes, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Section 66311.5 of the Government Code, relating to land use.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 809, Statutes of 2026.
September 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Unfinished Business SB1117 Cervantes et al. Concurrence · August 25, 2026
38
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Dahle | 1 | Absent |
| Mike McGuire | 2 | Yes |
| Christopher Cabaldon | 3 | Yes |
| Marie Alvarado-Gil | 4 | Yes |
| Jerry McNerney | 5 | Yes |
| Roger Niello | 6 | Yes |
| Jesse Arreguin | 7 | Yes |
| Angelique Ashby | 8 | Yes |
| Tim Grayson | 9 | Yes |
| Aisha Wahab | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 20.
Referred to Coms. on HOUSING and L. GOV.
Set for hearing April 7.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. (Ayes 10. Noes 0. Page 3756.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Set for hearing April 22.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4014.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing May 4.
From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 4316.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (June 10). Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (July 1).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Coauthors revised.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (August 5).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 70. Noes 0. Page 6298.) Ordered to the Senate.
In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 6 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 809, Statutes of 2026.
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