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    SB-692
    Housing & Homelessness

    Vehicles: homelessness.

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    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Authorizes local governments to immediately remove vehicles that pose imminent health and safety hazards.
    • Eliminates the requirement for both property owner approval and public nuisance determination before vehicle removal.
    • Requires notification to vehicle owners within 5 days of removal and provides a 12-day claim period.
    • Protects property owners from removal costs if vehicles were placed on their land without consent.

    Summary

    Senator Arreguín's vehicle abatement legislation modifies California's procedures for removing abandoned and inoperable vehicles by authorizing local governments to conduct emergency removals when vehicles create imminent health and safety hazards. The measure revises existing requirements that mandate both property owner consent and public nuisance determination before waiving the standard 10-day removal notice, allowing either condition to independently qualify for expedited action.

    The bill maintains core protections while adjusting implementation parameters. Vehicles valued under $200 and missing essential components like engines, transmissions or wheels may be removed without prior notice if the property owner authorizes removal or if local officials determine the vehicle poses an immediate public health threat. These provisions apply specifically to agricultural parcels and properties without residential structures. The legislation preserves requirements for DMV notification within five days of removal and establishes a 12-day window for registered owners to reclaim vehicles before final disposition.

    Property owners retain the right to deny responsibility for unauthorized vehicles through sworn statements or hearing testimony. When owners successfully demonstrate they did not consent to a vehicle's presence on their property, local authorities cannot assess removal or administrative costs against the property. The measure also clarifies that vehicles removed under these provisions cannot be reconstructed or made operable unless they qualify for historical or horseless carriage registration.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Assembly Transportation Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Transportation Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Assembly Public Safety Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Public Safety Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Transportation]
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB692 Arreguín et al
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Public Safety Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Public Safety Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Housing]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Stephanie NguyenD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jesse ArreguinD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Laura Richardson
    Laura RichardsonD
    California State Senator
    Jesse Arreguin
    Jesse ArreguinD
    California State Senator
    Co-Authors
    Mark Gonzalez
    Mark GonzalezD
    California State Assembly Member
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Stephanie NguyenD
    California State Assembly Member
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/3/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 14, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Transportation Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    160016PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Authorizes local governments to immediately remove vehicles that pose imminent health and safety hazards.
    • Eliminates the requirement for both property owner approval and public nuisance determination before vehicle removal.
    • Requires notification to vehicle owners within 5 days of removal and provides a 12-day claim period.
    • Protects property owners from removal costs if vehicles were placed on their land without consent.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Laura Richardson
    Laura RichardsonD
    California State Senator
    Jesse Arreguin
    Jesse ArreguinD
    California State Senator
    Co-Authors
    Mark Gonzalez
    Mark GonzalezD
    California State Assembly Member
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Stephanie NguyenD
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Senator Arreguín's vehicle abatement legislation modifies California's procedures for removing abandoned and inoperable vehicles by authorizing local governments to conduct emergency removals when vehicles create imminent health and safety hazards. The measure revises existing requirements that mandate both property owner consent and public nuisance determination before waiving the standard 10-day removal notice, allowing either condition to independently qualify for expedited action.

    The bill maintains core protections while adjusting implementation parameters. Vehicles valued under $200 and missing essential components like engines, transmissions or wheels may be removed without prior notice if the property owner authorizes removal or if local officials determine the vehicle poses an immediate public health threat. These provisions apply specifically to agricultural parcels and properties without residential structures. The legislation preserves requirements for DMV notification within five days of removal and establishes a 12-day window for registered owners to reclaim vehicles before final disposition.

    Property owners retain the right to deny responsibility for unauthorized vehicles through sworn statements or hearing testimony. When owners successfully demonstrate they did not consent to a vehicle's presence on their property, local authorities cannot assess removal or administrative costs against the property. The measure also clarifies that vehicles removed under these provisions cannot be reconstructed or made operable unless they qualify for historical or horseless carriage registration.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/3/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Assembly Transportation Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Transportation Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Assembly Public Safety Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Public Safety Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Transportation]
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB692 Arreguín et al
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Public Safety Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Public Safety Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Housing]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 14, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Transportation Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    160016PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 18 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 4
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Stephanie NguyenD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jesse ArreguinD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member