Brief

Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky moved this resolution expressing the City's stance on Assembly Bill 1903 (authored by Assemblywoman Wicks), which addresses construction defect liability and applicable standards for condominium housing units. The resolution was referred to the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on March 24, 2026. The committee waived consideration on May 12, 2026, and the North Westwood Neighborhood Council submitted a community impact statement the same day. The file remains pending.

Full summary

This resolution, introduced by Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky with co-sponsors John S. Lee and Monica Rodriguez, directs the City Council to take an official position on Assembly Bill 1903, a state legislative proposal authored by Assemblywoman Wicks that modifies construction defect standards and liability frameworks applicable to newly constructed condominium housing units in California. AB 1903 appears to revise state law governing how construction defects are defined, disclosed, and remedied in condo developments—a matter of significant interest to local jurisdictions because it affects housing development costs, consumer protections, and litigation exposure for builders and homeowner associations. By adopting this resolution, LA Council would formally communicate its legislative preference to the state legislature. The resolution was introduced on March 24, 2026, and immediately referred to the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. On May 12, 2026, the committee waived consideration of the item, meaning it chose not to hold a hearing but allowed the resolution to proceed. The same day, the North Westwood Neighborhood Council submitted a community impact statement, likely reflecting constituent or neighborhood concerns about the bill's implications. As of the most recent activity on May 12, 2026, the file remains open and pending. The expiration date is March 24, 2028, giving the Council two years to take final action. The waiver of committee consideration suggests the path to a full Council vote may proceed without extended deliberation, though no floor date has been set.

Activity (3)

• 2026-05-12 Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council.
• 2026-05-12 Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of item .
• 2026-03-24 Resolution referred to Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

Documents (2)

• 2026-05-12 Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council · cis
• 2026-03-24 Resolution · other