| 1 | | - | Senate Bill No. 382 CHAPTER 443An act to add Sections 1102.6i and 1102.6j to the Civil Code, relating to real property. [ Approved by Governor September 22, 2024. Filed with Secretary of State September 22, 2024. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 382, Becker. Single-family residential property: disclosures.Existing law requires that specified disclosures be made upon any transfer by sale, exchange, real property sales contract, lease with an option to purchase, any other option to purchase, or ground lease coupled with improvements, of any single-family residential property.This bill would, on or after January 1, 2026, require a seller of a single-family residential property to deliver a specified disclosure statement to the prospective buyer regarding the electrical systems of the property, except as specified, and to disclose, in writing, the existence of any state or local requirements relating to the future replacement of existing gas-powered appliances that are being transferred with the property, as specified.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 1102.6i is added to the Civil Code, to read:1102.6i. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), on or after January 1, 2026, in addition to any other disclosure required pursuant to this article, the seller of any real property subject to this article, or the sellers agent, shall deliver to the prospective buyer a disclosure statement that provides as follows: In a purchase of real property, it may be advisable to obtain an inspection by a qualified professional of the electrical system(s) of any buildings, including, but not limited to, the main service panel, the subpanel(s), and wiring. Substandard, recalled, or faulty wiring may cause a fire risk and may make it difficult to obtain property insurance. Limited electrical capacity may make it difficult to support future electrical additions to the building(s), such as solar generation, electric space heating, electric water heating, or electric vehicle charging equipment.(b) This section does not apply to the sale of a building within three years of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the building.SEC. 2. Section 1102.6j is added to the Civil Code, to read:1102.6j. On or after January 1, 2026, the seller of a single-family residential property subject to this article shall disclose, in writing, the existence of any state or local requirements or restrictions relating to the future replacement of existing gas-powered appliances that are being transferred with the property to the extent they or their agent are aware of those requirements or restrictions. For purposes of this section, gas-powered appliance includes, but is not limited to, appliances fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. |
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| 1 | + | Enrolled August 21, 2024 Passed IN Senate August 19, 2024 Passed IN Assembly June 20, 2024 Amended IN Assembly June 03, 2024 Amended IN Senate January 04, 2024 Amended IN Senate January 03, 2024 Amended IN Senate April 18, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 382Introduced by Senator BeckerFebruary 09, 2023An act to add Sections 1102.6i and 1102.6j to the Civil Code, relating to real property.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 382, Becker. Single-family residential property: disclosures.Existing law requires that specified disclosures be made upon any transfer by sale, exchange, real property sales contract, lease with an option to purchase, any other option to purchase, or ground lease coupled with improvements, of any single-family residential property.This bill would, on or after January 1, 2026, require a seller of a single-family residential property to deliver a specified disclosure statement to the prospective buyer regarding the electrical systems of the property, except as specified, and to disclose, in writing, the existence of any state or local requirements relating to the future replacement of existing gas-powered appliances that are being transferred with the property, as specified.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 1102.6i is added to the Civil Code, to read:1102.6i. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), on or after January 1, 2026, in addition to any other disclosure required pursuant to this article, the seller of any real property subject to this article, or the sellers agent, shall deliver to the prospective buyer a disclosure statement that provides as follows: In a purchase of real property, it may be advisable to obtain an inspection by a qualified professional of the electrical system(s) of any buildings, including, but not limited to, the main service panel, the subpanel(s), and wiring. Substandard, recalled, or faulty wiring may cause a fire risk and may make it difficult to obtain property insurance. Limited electrical capacity may make it difficult to support future electrical additions to the building(s), such as solar generation, electric space heating, electric water heating, or electric vehicle charging equipment.(b) This section does not apply to the sale of a building within three years of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the building.SEC. 2. Section 1102.6j is added to the Civil Code, to read:1102.6j. On or after January 1, 2026, the seller of a single-family residential property subject to this article shall disclose, in writing, the existence of any state or local requirements or restrictions relating to the future replacement of existing gas-powered appliances that are being transferred with the property to the extent they or their agent are aware of those requirements or restrictions. For purposes of this section, gas-powered appliance includes, but is not limited to, appliances fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. |
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| 15 | 28 | | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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| 19 | 32 | | SB 382, Becker. Single-family residential property: disclosures. |
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| 21 | 34 | | Existing law requires that specified disclosures be made upon any transfer by sale, exchange, real property sales contract, lease with an option to purchase, any other option to purchase, or ground lease coupled with improvements, of any single-family residential property.This bill would, on or after January 1, 2026, require a seller of a single-family residential property to deliver a specified disclosure statement to the prospective buyer regarding the electrical systems of the property, except as specified, and to disclose, in writing, the existence of any state or local requirements relating to the future replacement of existing gas-powered appliances that are being transferred with the property, as specified. |
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| 23 | 36 | | Existing law requires that specified disclosures be made upon any transfer by sale, exchange, real property sales contract, lease with an option to purchase, any other option to purchase, or ground lease coupled with improvements, of any single-family residential property. |
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| 25 | 38 | | This bill would, on or after January 1, 2026, require a seller of a single-family residential property to deliver a specified disclosure statement to the prospective buyer regarding the electrical systems of the property, except as specified, and to disclose, in writing, the existence of any state or local requirements relating to the future replacement of existing gas-powered appliances that are being transferred with the property, as specified. |
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| 31 | 44 | | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 1102.6i is added to the Civil Code, to read:1102.6i. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), on or after January 1, 2026, in addition to any other disclosure required pursuant to this article, the seller of any real property subject to this article, or the sellers agent, shall deliver to the prospective buyer a disclosure statement that provides as follows: In a purchase of real property, it may be advisable to obtain an inspection by a qualified professional of the electrical system(s) of any buildings, including, but not limited to, the main service panel, the subpanel(s), and wiring. Substandard, recalled, or faulty wiring may cause a fire risk and may make it difficult to obtain property insurance. Limited electrical capacity may make it difficult to support future electrical additions to the building(s), such as solar generation, electric space heating, electric water heating, or electric vehicle charging equipment.(b) This section does not apply to the sale of a building within three years of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the building.SEC. 2. Section 1102.6j is added to the Civil Code, to read:1102.6j. On or after January 1, 2026, the seller of a single-family residential property subject to this article shall disclose, in writing, the existence of any state or local requirements or restrictions relating to the future replacement of existing gas-powered appliances that are being transferred with the property to the extent they or their agent are aware of those requirements or restrictions. For purposes of this section, gas-powered appliance includes, but is not limited to, appliances fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. |
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| 33 | 46 | | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: |
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| 35 | 48 | | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: |
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| 37 | 50 | | SECTION 1. Section 1102.6i is added to the Civil Code, to read:1102.6i. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), on or after January 1, 2026, in addition to any other disclosure required pursuant to this article, the seller of any real property subject to this article, or the sellers agent, shall deliver to the prospective buyer a disclosure statement that provides as follows: In a purchase of real property, it may be advisable to obtain an inspection by a qualified professional of the electrical system(s) of any buildings, including, but not limited to, the main service panel, the subpanel(s), and wiring. Substandard, recalled, or faulty wiring may cause a fire risk and may make it difficult to obtain property insurance. Limited electrical capacity may make it difficult to support future electrical additions to the building(s), such as solar generation, electric space heating, electric water heating, or electric vehicle charging equipment.(b) This section does not apply to the sale of a building within three years of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the building. |
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| 39 | 52 | | SECTION 1. Section 1102.6i is added to the Civil Code, to read: |
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| 41 | 54 | | ### SECTION 1. |
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| 43 | 56 | | 1102.6i. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), on or after January 1, 2026, in addition to any other disclosure required pursuant to this article, the seller of any real property subject to this article, or the sellers agent, shall deliver to the prospective buyer a disclosure statement that provides as follows: In a purchase of real property, it may be advisable to obtain an inspection by a qualified professional of the electrical system(s) of any buildings, including, but not limited to, the main service panel, the subpanel(s), and wiring. Substandard, recalled, or faulty wiring may cause a fire risk and may make it difficult to obtain property insurance. Limited electrical capacity may make it difficult to support future electrical additions to the building(s), such as solar generation, electric space heating, electric water heating, or electric vehicle charging equipment.(b) This section does not apply to the sale of a building within three years of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the building. |
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| 45 | 58 | | 1102.6i. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), on or after January 1, 2026, in addition to any other disclosure required pursuant to this article, the seller of any real property subject to this article, or the sellers agent, shall deliver to the prospective buyer a disclosure statement that provides as follows: In a purchase of real property, it may be advisable to obtain an inspection by a qualified professional of the electrical system(s) of any buildings, including, but not limited to, the main service panel, the subpanel(s), and wiring. Substandard, recalled, or faulty wiring may cause a fire risk and may make it difficult to obtain property insurance. Limited electrical capacity may make it difficult to support future electrical additions to the building(s), such as solar generation, electric space heating, electric water heating, or electric vehicle charging equipment.(b) This section does not apply to the sale of a building within three years of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the building. |
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| 47 | 60 | | 1102.6i. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), on or after January 1, 2026, in addition to any other disclosure required pursuant to this article, the seller of any real property subject to this article, or the sellers agent, shall deliver to the prospective buyer a disclosure statement that provides as follows: In a purchase of real property, it may be advisable to obtain an inspection by a qualified professional of the electrical system(s) of any buildings, including, but not limited to, the main service panel, the subpanel(s), and wiring. Substandard, recalled, or faulty wiring may cause a fire risk and may make it difficult to obtain property insurance. Limited electrical capacity may make it difficult to support future electrical additions to the building(s), such as solar generation, electric space heating, electric water heating, or electric vehicle charging equipment.(b) This section does not apply to the sale of a building within three years of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the building. |
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| 51 | 64 | | 1102.6i. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), on or after January 1, 2026, in addition to any other disclosure required pursuant to this article, the seller of any real property subject to this article, or the sellers agent, shall deliver to the prospective buyer a disclosure statement that provides as follows: In a purchase of real property, it may be advisable to obtain an inspection by a qualified professional of the electrical system(s) of any buildings, including, but not limited to, the main service panel, the subpanel(s), and wiring. Substandard, recalled, or faulty wiring may cause a fire risk and may make it difficult to obtain property insurance. Limited electrical capacity may make it difficult to support future electrical additions to the building(s), such as solar generation, electric space heating, electric water heating, or electric vehicle charging equipment. |
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| 53 | 66 | | (b) This section does not apply to the sale of a building within three years of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the building. |
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| 55 | 68 | | SEC. 2. Section 1102.6j is added to the Civil Code, to read:1102.6j. On or after January 1, 2026, the seller of a single-family residential property subject to this article shall disclose, in writing, the existence of any state or local requirements or restrictions relating to the future replacement of existing gas-powered appliances that are being transferred with the property to the extent they or their agent are aware of those requirements or restrictions. For purposes of this section, gas-powered appliance includes, but is not limited to, appliances fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. |
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| 57 | 70 | | SEC. 2. Section 1102.6j is added to the Civil Code, to read: |
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| 61 | 74 | | 1102.6j. On or after January 1, 2026, the seller of a single-family residential property subject to this article shall disclose, in writing, the existence of any state or local requirements or restrictions relating to the future replacement of existing gas-powered appliances that are being transferred with the property to the extent they or their agent are aware of those requirements or restrictions. For purposes of this section, gas-powered appliance includes, but is not limited to, appliances fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. |
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| 63 | 76 | | 1102.6j. On or after January 1, 2026, the seller of a single-family residential property subject to this article shall disclose, in writing, the existence of any state or local requirements or restrictions relating to the future replacement of existing gas-powered appliances that are being transferred with the property to the extent they or their agent are aware of those requirements or restrictions. For purposes of this section, gas-powered appliance includes, but is not limited to, appliances fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. |
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| 65 | 78 | | 1102.6j. On or after January 1, 2026, the seller of a single-family residential property subject to this article shall disclose, in writing, the existence of any state or local requirements or restrictions relating to the future replacement of existing gas-powered appliances that are being transferred with the property to the extent they or their agent are aware of those requirements or restrictions. For purposes of this section, gas-powered appliance includes, but is not limited to, appliances fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. |
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| 69 | 82 | | 1102.6j. On or after January 1, 2026, the seller of a single-family residential property subject to this article shall disclose, in writing, the existence of any state or local requirements or restrictions relating to the future replacement of existing gas-powered appliances that are being transferred with the property to the extent they or their agent are aware of those requirements or restrictions. For purposes of this section, gas-powered appliance includes, but is not limited to, appliances fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. |
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