SB 876 — Fire and residential property insurance.
Last action — Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 06, 2026. It awaits signature.
Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
ModerateHow often bills like it became law.
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To Executive
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 8 recorded votes so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
In plain language
The bill addresses fire and residential property insurance policies.
This bill focuses on regulations surrounding fire and residential property insurance, aimed at influencing how these policies function. It has undergone multiple readings and amendments in the legislative process.
Summary
Fire and residential property insurance.
Bill Text
- Chaptered 09/27/26 - Chaptered html September 27, 2026
- Enrolled 09/04/26 - Enrolled html September 04, 2026
- Amended 08/20/26 - Amended Assembly pdf August 20, 2026
- Amended Amended Assembly Current xml August 20, 2026
- Amended 08/13/26 - Amended Assembly html August 13, 2026
- Amended 06/25/26 - Amended Assembly pdf June 25, 2026
- Amended 06/18/26 - Amended Assembly pdf June 18, 2026
- Amended 05/14/26 - Amended Senate pdf May 14, 2026
- Amended 04/13/26 - Amended Senate pdf April 13, 2026
- Introduced 01/06/26 - Introduced pdf January 06, 2026
- SB876 View text html
AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
This bill amends 3 section(s) of the California codes: Section 2051.5 of the Insurance Code; Section 2071 of the Insurance Code; Section 12928.7 of the Insurance Code.
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Section 2051.5 of the Insurance Code
SEC. 5.5. Section 2051.5 of the Insurance Code is amended to read: (3) After a payment is made pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 2051, and after the insurer has received adequate proof of loss and documentation reasonably sufficient to determine the amount payable, an insurer shall pay the undisputed amount of replacement cost associated with the primary structure and other insured structures, up to the limits in the policy, within 30 calendar days from the occurrence of either of the following: (A) The date upon which the insured obtains a valid and executed contract with a licensed contractor to rebuild the insured structure at its original location or at another location. (B) The date upon which the insured enters into contract or escrow to purchase a replacement home at another location pursuant to subdivision (c). (4) A payment that is not made pursuant to this section within 30 calendar days shall accrue interest payable to the insured pursuant to Section 2057. (f) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed.
amended
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Section 2071 of the Insurance Code
calculations of If, within a six-month period, third or report. contents dispute. the enactment of Senate Bill 658 of the 2001–02 Regular Session the act adding this subdivision the act adding this subdivision the effective date of this act. the act adding this subdivision→ SEC. 9.5. Section 2071 of the Insurance Code is amended to read: calculations, whether preliminary or final, that relate to If report within 15 calendar days of the assignment. contents, the dollar amount of claims paid to date for each portion of coverage, dispute or pending. made Chapter 583 of the Statutes of 2001 Chapter 148 of the Statutes of 2003 Chapter 639 of the Statutes of 2018 shall September 21, 2018. Chapter 639 of the Statutes of 2018 (e) The amendments to this section made by Senate Bill 876 of the 2025–26 Regular Session shall govern a policy utilizing the form provided in subdivision (a) when that policy is originated or renewed on or after January 1, 2028.amended
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Section 12928.7 of the Insurance Code
acts or at the time an initial pleading seeking restitution is issued.→ SEC. 19.5. Section 12928.7 of the Insurance Code is amended to read: acts. (k) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed.amended
Action History
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Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
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Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 26. Noes 9.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
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In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
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Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.
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Read third time and amended.
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Ordered to third reading.
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Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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Assembly Rule 63 suspended.
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From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (August 13).
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Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
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August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 3.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
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From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 13. Noes 4.) (June 24).
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From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on INS.
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Referred to Coms. on INS. and JUD.
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In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
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Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 30. Noes 9. Page 4496.) Ordered to the Assembly.
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Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
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From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 4255.) (May 14).
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Set for hearing May 14.
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May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
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Set for hearing May 4.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 2. Page 3976.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Set for hearing April 21.
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Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
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From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 3794.) (April 8).
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Set for hearing April 8.
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Referred to Coms. on INS. and JUD.
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From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 6.
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Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Allen · Cosponsor
- Addis · Cosponsor
- Stephen C. Padilla · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on · 20 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Padilla, Stephen C. Democratic
Co-sponsors (2)
- Allen
- Addis
Not signed on (119)
119 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 119 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 73% | 27% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Arambula, Joaquin | Democratic | Yea |
| Calderon, Lisa | Democratic | Yea |
| Caloza, Jessica | Democratic | Yea |
| Fong, Mike | Democratic | Yea |
| González, Mark | Democratic | Yea |
| Krell, Maggy | Democratic | Yea |
| Pacheco, Blanca | Democratic | Yea |
| Pellerin, Gail | Democratic | Yea |
| Sharp-Collins, LaShae | Democratic | Yea |
| Solache, Jr., José Luis | Democratic | Yea |
| Wicks, Buffy | Democratic | Yea |
| Dixon, Diane | Republican | Nay |
| Hoover, Josh | Republican | Nay |
| Ta, Tri | Republican | Nay |
| Tangipa, David J. | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 75% | 25% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (12)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bauer-Kahan, Rebecca | Democratic | Yea |
| Bryan, Isaac G. | Democratic | Yea |
| Connolly, Damon | Democratic | Yea |
| Harabedian, John | Democratic | Yea |
| Kalra, Ash | Democratic | Yea |
| Pacheco, Blanca | Democratic | Yea |
| Papan, Diane | Democratic | Yea |
| Stefani, Catherine | Democratic | Yea |
| Zbur, Rick Chavez | Democratic | Yea |
| Dixon, Diane | Republican | Nay |
| Macedo, Alexandra | Republican | Nay |
| Sanchez, Kate | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 76% | 24% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (17)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Ávila Farías | — | Yea |
| Addis, Dawn | Democratic | Yea |
| Alvarez, David | Democratic | Yea |
| Berman, Marc | Democratic | Yea |
| Calderon, Lisa | Democratic | Yea |
| Gipson, Mike A. | Democratic | Yea |
| Harabedian, John | Democratic | Yea |
| Krell, Maggy | Democratic | Yea |
| Nguyen, Stephanie | Democratic | Yea |
| Ortega, Liz | Democratic | Yea |
| Petrie-Norris, Cottie | Democratic | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Michelle | Democratic | Yea |
| Valencia, Avelino | Democratic | Yea |
| Chen, Phillip | Republican | Nay |
| Ellis, Stan | Republican | Nay |
| Hadwick, Heather | Republican | Nay |
| Wallis, Greg | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 30 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 75% | 23% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 29% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Cabaldon, Christopher | Democratic | Yea |
| Cervantes, Sabrina | Democratic | Yea |
| Grayson, Timothy S. | Democratic | Yea |
| Richardson, Laura | Democratic | Yea |
| Wahab, Aisha | Democratic | Yea |
| Dahle, Megan | Republican | Nay |
| Seyarto, Kelly | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cabaldon, Christopher | Democratic | Yea |
| Cervantes, Sabrina | Democratic | Yea |
| Grayson, Timothy S. | Democratic | Yea |
| Richardson, Laura | Democratic | Yea |
| Wahab, Aisha | Democratic | Yea |
| Dahle, Megan | Republican | Yea |
| Seyarto, Kelly | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 15% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Allen, Benjamin | Democratic | Yea |
| Ashby, Angelique V. | Democratic | Yea |
| Caballero, Anna M. | Democratic | Yea |
| Durazo, Maria Elena | Democratic | Yea |
| Laird, John | Democratic | Yea |
| Reyes, Eloise Gómez | Democratic | Yea |
| Stern, Henry I. | Democratic | Yea |
| Umberg, Thomas J. | Democratic | Yea |
| Wahab, Aisha | Democratic | Yea |
| Weber Pierson, M.D., Akilah | Democratic | Yea |
| Wiener, Scott D. | Democratic | Yea |
| Niello, Roger W. | Republican | Nay |
| Valladares, Suzette Martinez | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 29% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Becker, Josh | Democratic | Yea |
| Menjivar, Caroline | Democratic | Yea |
| Padilla, Stephen C. | Democratic | Yea |
| Richardson, Laura | Democratic | Yea |
| Rubio, Susan | Democratic | Yea |
| Jones, Brian W. | Republican | Nay |
| Niello, Roger W. | Republican | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 876 do?
- Fire and residential property insurance.
- Who sponsors SB 876?
- SB 876 is sponsored by Allen, Addis, and Padilla, Stephen C. (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 876?
- This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 06, 2026. It awaits signature.
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