California Factory-Built Housing Law.

California AB2058 updates the Factory-Built Housing Law to improve the inspection and permitting process for factory-built homes. It aims to streamline regulations and ensure that these homes meet safety standards. The bill includes new provisions for inspections and permits to enhance accountability in housing construction.

CA AB2058 is a house bill in the California 2025-2026 Regular Session, sponsored by John Harabedian (D), currently “Passed” since September 29, 2026.

We track 5,060 California bills this session, 39 of them sponsored by John Harabedian.

The key recorded vote (A, August 28, 2026) ended 78–0 and passed.

Supporters of AB2058 would highlight that the bill makes it easier to build affordable housing by simplifying the inspection and permitting processes for factory-built homes. They would argue that this legislation promotes innovation in housing solutions and helps address California's housing crisis by facilitating quicker construction of safe, high-quality homes.

Critics of AB2058 might express concerns that the bill could weaken safety standards by streamlining the inspection process too much. They may argue that rushing permits could lead to subpar housing quality and compromise the safety of residents, ultimately undermining the intent to provide affordable housing.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.