Prioritizing Infill Housing Over CEQA – Governor Signs AB 130 and SB 131
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is often cited as a barrier to addressing California’s housing crisis. On June 30, 2025, the Governor signed AB 130 and SB 131, both effective immediately. These laws aim to clear regulatory bottlenecks, offer relief from environmental review for qualifying projects, and provide new tools to keep housing development on track. AB 130 continues the Legislature’s effort to remove barriers to housing development, notably by creating a new statutory housing exemption under CEQA and…