California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

AB 2498 — Exempt surplus land: surplus land subject to a valid legal restriction.

Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Existing law prescribes requirements for the disposal of surplus land by a local agency. Existing law defines "surplus land" for these purposes to mean land owned in fee simple by any local agency for which the local agency's governing body takes formal action in a regular public meeting declaring that the land is surplus and is not necessary for the agency's use. Existing law provides that an agency is not required to follow certain requirements for the disposal of surplus land for "exempt surplus land," as defined. Under existing law, "exempt surplus land" includes surplus land that is subject to a valid legal restriction that is not imposed by the local agency and that makes housing prohibited, unless there is a feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the prohibition on the site, as specified. Existing law specifies that valid legal restrictions for these purposes include existing leases, or other contractual obligations or restrictions, if the terms were agreed to prior to September 30, 2019. This bill would specify that the requirements of an option agreement are among the contractual obligations or restrictions described above.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.

  3. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. Read second time and amended.

  4. Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.

  5. From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  6. Read first time. To print.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2498 do?
Existing law prescribes requirements for the disposal of surplus land by a local agency. Existing law defines "surplus land" for these purposes to mean land owned in fee simple by any local agency for which the local agency's governing body takes formal action in a regular public meeting declaring that the land is surplus and is not necessary for the agency's use. Existing law provides that an agency is not required to follow certain requirements for the disposal of surplus land for "exempt surplus land," as defined. Under existing law, "exempt surplus land" includes surplus land that is subject to a valid legal restriction that is not imposed by the local agency and that makes housing prohibited, unless there is a feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the prohibition on the site, as specified. Existing law specifies that valid legal restrictions for these purposes include existing leases, or other contractual obligations or restrictions, if the terms were agreed to prior to September 30, 2019. This bill would specify that the requirements of an option agreement are among the contractual obligations or restrictions described above.
Who sponsors AB 2498?
AB 2498 is sponsored by Chen, Phillip (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 2498?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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