AB 1847 (Harabedian) / Mortgage Forbearance Extension / Southern Californias 2025 Fires / 2025-2026 Legislative Program
Council File 25-0002-S117
Pending — the city council backed this push to extend mortgage relief for fire victims, but the resolution is stuck in committee waiting for a hearing or vote.
Brief
Councilmember Traci Park introduced a resolution supporting AB 1847, state legislation that would extend mortgage forbearance relief for homeowners affected by Southern California's 2025 fires. The resolution was referred to the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on May 26, 2026, as part of the City's 2025-2026 legislative program. It remains pending in committee.
Full summary
This resolution expresses Los Angeles City Council support for Assembly Bill 1847, introduced by state legislator Harabedian, which would extend mortgage forbearance protections for homeowners impacted by Southern California's 2025 fire disasters. Mortgage forbearance allows homeowners to temporarily suspend or reduce mortgage payments during periods of financial hardship, a critical relief mechanism for disaster-affected residents rebuilding their homes and lives. Councilmember Traci Park moved the resolution, with Councilmember Adrin Nazarian seconding. The resolution was introduced on May 26, 2026, as part of the City's 2025-2026 legislative program—an annual package of state and federal legislative positions that the Council adopts to guide advocacy efforts throughout the year. The resolution was immediately referred to the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, where it remains pending. No further action has been taken since referral. The resolution will expire on May 26, 2028, unless extended or acted upon sooner.
Activity (1)
- 2026-05-26 Resolution referred to Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.
Documents (1)
- 2026-05-26 Resolution · other