SB 655
Dwelling units: indoor temperature.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a state policy requiring all dwelling units in California to be able to maintain a safe maximum indoor temperature. It directs state agencies to consider this policy when revising or establishing policies, programs, and criteria, including grant criteria. The policy takes effect beginning January 1, 2027, and aims to address the increasing risk of heat-related deaths, particularly in vulnerable communities.
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