California SB1296: Real property: rentals: pet policy.

What the bill says

An act to add Section 1942.7.5 to the Civil Code, relating to tenancy. tenancy Real property: rentals: pet policy. Existing law governs the obligations of tenants and landlords. Existing law prohibits a landlord who allows an animal on the premises from advertising or establishing rental policies in a manner that requires a tenant or a potential tenant with an animal to have that animal declawed or devocalized as a condition of occupancy, as provided…

From the chaptered text, September 30, 2026:

An act to add Section 1942.7.5 to the Civil Code, relating to tenancy. tenancy Real property: rentals: pet policy. Existing law governs the obligations of tenants and landlords. Existing law prohibits a landlord who allows an animal on the premises from advertising or establishing rental policies in a manner that requires a tenant or a potential tenant with an animal to have that animal declawed or devocalized as a condition of occupancy, as provided. This bill would require a landlord or their agent to have a pet policy or pet addendum in writing and to provide access to the property’s pet policy or addendum on the property’s internet website, in digital advertisements, and in information provided to a residential rental search engine, as prescribed. The bill would require a landlord or their agent to provide a written copy of the property’s established pet policy or pet addendum with any rental application form. The bill would require a pet policy or pet addendum to include specified information, including a description of the rights, responsibilities, and requirements for tenant pet owners at the property. The bill would establish conditions for a landlord or their agent to substantially comply with these provisions and would specify that a nonmaterial error or omission that is corrected upon notice does not constitute a violation of these …

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Sponsors

• Durazo, Maria Elena (D, SD26) · primary sponsor
• Isaac Bryan (D, AD55)
• Matt Haney (D, AD17)

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1025, Statutes of 2026.
2. September 30, 2026: Approved by the Governor.
3. September 4, 2026: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
4. August 28, 2026: Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 6089.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
5. August 28, 2026: Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
6. August 28, 2026: In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
7. August 27, 2026: Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 6702.) Ordered to the Senate.
8. August 27, 2026: Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.
9. August 21, 2026: Assembly Rule 69(b)(1) suspended. (Ayes 55. Noes 17. Page 6296.)
10. August 21, 2026: Ordered to third reading.

Votes

• Unfinished Business SB1296 Durazo et al. Concurrence (August 28, 2026): 39 yea, 0 nay, passed
• SB 1296 Durazo Senate Third Reading By Haney (August 27, 2026): 74 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do pass. (June 9, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate 3rd Reading SB1296 Durazo (May 18, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do pass (April 28, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1296?

SB1296 is a bill in the California Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Real property: rentals: pet policy.

What does SB1296 do?

In its own words: An act to add Section 1942.7.5 to the Civil Code, relating to tenancy. tenancy Real property: rentals: pet policy. Existing law governs the obligations of tenants and landlords. Existing law prohibits a landlord who allows an animal on the premises from advertising or establishing rental policies in a manner that requires a tenant or a potential tenant with an animal to have that animal declawed or devocalized as a condition of occupancy, as provided…

What is the status of SB1296?

Chaptered as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1025, Statutes of 2026. (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1296?

Durazo, Maria Elena (D, SD26), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1296?

On the California Legislature website: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1296