Housing development: density bonus: incentives or concessions: labor standards.

CA SB1383 aims to change the rules around housing development in California by allowing developers to receive additional incentives or concessions, such as density bonuses, if they meet certain labor standards. This means that developers could build more homes than typically allowed if they agree to follow specific labor practices. The goal is to encourage the construction of affordable housing while ensuring fair labor conditions for workers.

CA SB1383 is a senate bill in the California 2025-2026 Regular Session, sponsored by Jesse Arreguin (D), currently “Passed” since September 30, 2026.

We track 5,060 California bills this session, 45 of them sponsored by Jesse Arreguin.

The key recorded vote (Senate, August 30, 2026) ended 30–10 and passed.

Supporters of CA SB1383 argue that this bill will help address California's housing crisis by making it easier for developers to build affordable homes. They believe that by linking housing development to labor standards, the bill promotes not only housing availability but also fair wages and working conditions for construction workers.

Critics of CA SB1383 contend that the bill may impose excessive regulations on developers, potentially discouraging them from building new housing projects. They argue that the focus on labor standards could lead to increased costs for developers, which might ultimately drive up housing prices instead of making homes more affordable.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.