S913 — Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance
Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 4 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
The bill allows individuals to qualify for rental assistance without needing a court case.
This legislation removes the requirement for individuals to have a court proceeding in order to access rent arrears grants or ongoing rental assistance. It aims to make assistance more accessible to those in need.
What this means for you
- Families: This means families in need may find it easier to receive rental assistance without needing to go through court.
Summary
Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance.
Bill Text
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Action History
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ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.218
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SUBSTITUTED FOR A1501
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REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
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DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
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PASSED SENATE
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ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
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2ND REPORT CAL.
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1ST REPORT CAL.708
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REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
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RETURNED TO SENATE
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DIED IN ASSEMBLY
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REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
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DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
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PASSED SENATE
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ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
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2ND REPORT CAL.
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1ST REPORT CAL.953
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REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
Sponsors
- Brian Kavanagh · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (218)
218 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 218 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 59 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 59 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 2% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (63)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Alexis Weik | — | Yea |
| Brian Kavanagh | — | Yea |
| Cordell Cleare | — | Yea |
| Dean Murray | — | Yea |
| José M. Serrano | — | Yea |
| Roxanne J. Persaud | — | Yea |
| Sam Sutton | — | Not Voting |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 56 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 56 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 2% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (62)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (6)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Alexis Weik | — | Yea |
| Brian Kavanagh | — | Yea |
| Cordell Cleare | — | Yea |
| Dean Murray | — | Yea |
| José M. Serrano | — | Yea |
| Roxanne J. Persaud | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S913 do?
- Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance.
- Who sponsors S913?
- S913 is sponsored by Brian Kavanagh.
- What is the current status of S913?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track S913?
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