SB-749
Housing & Homelessness

Mobilehome parks: closure, cessation, or change of use.

Engrossed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Requires mobilehome park owners to give tenants 12 months notice before closing or changing park use.
  • Mandates park owners to offer qualified entities first opportunity to purchase before closure or conversion.
  • Establishes new protections for tenants displaced by natural disasters including rent payment exemptions.
  • Requires state-approved forms and monitoring by the Department of Housing and Community Development.

Summary

Senator Allen's mobilehome park legislation establishes new requirements for park closures and ownership transitions, mandating earlier notification periods and creating opportunities for qualified entities to purchase properties before closure or conversion. The bill requires park management to notify tenants and public agencies at least 12 months before any anticipated closure or change in use, followed by a second notice at the 6-month mark detailing specific impacts and available resources.

The legislation creates a structured process for potential park acquisitions, requiring management to first offer qualified entities - including resident organizations, nonprofits, and public agencies - the opportunity to purchase properties. These entities have 270 days to submit purchase offers after receiving notice. The Department of Housing and Community Development will certify qualified buyers and maintain an updated list of eligible purchasing entities.

For parks damaged by natural disasters, the bill preserves tenants' rights by requiring management to offer renewed tenancy to previous residents if the park is rebuilt, with terms substantially similar to prior agreements. The legislation also expands notification requirements to previous homeowners regarding potential changes in park operations or ownership. Local governments retain authority to enact stronger tenant protections through ordinances or regulations.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB749 Allen et al
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Judiciary Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Judiciary Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Senate Housing Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Housing Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
Introduced
Senate Floor
Introduced
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Contacts

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Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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James GallagherR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Benjamin AllenD
Senator
Bill Author
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Ash KalraD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
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James GallagherR
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Benjamin AllenD
Senator
Bill Author
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Ash KalraD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Alex LeeD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Lori WilsonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Matt HaneyD
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Joe PattersonR
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Esmeralda SoriaD
Assemblymember
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Aisha WahabD
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Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
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Anamarie FariasD
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Introduced By

Benjamin Allen
Benjamin AllenD
California State Senator
Co-Author
Aisha Wahab
Aisha WahabD
California State Senator
40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

Latest Voting History

June 2, 2025
PASS
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
2710340PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Requires mobilehome park owners to give tenants 12 months notice before closing or changing park use.
  • Mandates park owners to offer qualified entities first opportunity to purchase before closure or conversion.
  • Establishes new protections for tenants displaced by natural disasters including rent payment exemptions.
  • Requires state-approved forms and monitoring by the Department of Housing and Community Development.

Get Involved

Act Now!

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

Introduced By

Benjamin Allen
Benjamin AllenD
California State Senator
Co-Author
Aisha Wahab
Aisha WahabD
California State Senator

Summary

Senator Allen's mobilehome park legislation establishes new requirements for park closures and ownership transitions, mandating earlier notification periods and creating opportunities for qualified entities to purchase properties before closure or conversion. The bill requires park management to notify tenants and public agencies at least 12 months before any anticipated closure or change in use, followed by a second notice at the 6-month mark detailing specific impacts and available resources.

The legislation creates a structured process for potential park acquisitions, requiring management to first offer qualified entities - including resident organizations, nonprofits, and public agencies - the opportunity to purchase properties. These entities have 270 days to submit purchase offers after receiving notice. The Department of Housing and Community Development will certify qualified buyers and maintain an updated list of eligible purchasing entities.

For parks damaged by natural disasters, the bill preserves tenants' rights by requiring management to offer renewed tenancy to previous residents if the park is rebuilt, with terms substantially similar to prior agreements. The legislation also expands notification requirements to previous homeowners regarding potential changes in park operations or ownership. Local governments retain authority to enact stronger tenant protections through ordinances or regulations.

40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB749 Allen et al
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Judiciary Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Judiciary Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Senate Housing Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Housing Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
Introduced
Senate Floor
Introduced
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Latest Voting History

June 2, 2025
PASS
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
2710340PASS

Contacts

Profile
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
James GallagherR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Benjamin AllenD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Ash KalraD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Profile
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
James GallagherR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Benjamin AllenD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Ash KalraD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Alex LeeD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Lori WilsonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Matt HaneyD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Joe PattersonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Esmeralda SoriaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Tri TaR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Aisha WahabD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Anamarie FariasD
Assemblymember
Committee Member