SB 808: Civil Actions: writs: housing development projects.

Official summary

Legislative Counsel’s Digest (official, as of the latest version). Written by nonpartisan legislative staff; reproduced verbatim.

Existing law sets forth an expedited procedure for judicial review of decisions by a local public agency regarding the issuance, revocation, suspension, or denial of a permit involving expressive conduct protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, as specified.

This bill would provide similar expedited judicial review for denials of permits or other entitlements for housing development projects or residential units at the trial and appellate level, as specified. The bill would authorize a petitioner, the Attorney General, or the Department of Housing and Community Development to file a petition for writ of mandate under these provisions. The bill would require a local agency, upon the request of an applicant or notice from the department or the Attorney General, to compile a record of its proceedings as they occur and to certify the record within 15 days of the service of a writ. The bill would require that a hearing be set no later than 45 days after the filing of the writ and that the court issue a decision no later than 30 days after the matter is submitted or 75 days after the writ was filed, whichever is earlier. The bill would authorize the temporary assignment of judicial officers to ensure the timelines are met.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. October 10, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 527, Statutes of 2025.
2. October 10, 2025Approved by the Governor.
3. September 9, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
4. September 4, 2025In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
5. September 3, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 2875.) Ordered to the Senate.
6. September 2, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
7. August 29, 2025From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (August 29).
8. July 16, 2025July 16 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. June 17, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (June 17). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
10. June 5, 2025Referred to Com. on JUD.
11. May 28, 2025In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
12. May 28, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1292.) Ordered to the Assembly.