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AB 226

California FAIR Plan Association.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 17 co-sponsors

AB 226 restructures California's FAIR Plan insurance association to modify governance, assessments, and operations for the state's last-resort property insurer serving uninsurable homeowners.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 473, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · AB 226

Legislative bill overview

AB 226 restructures California's FAIR Plan Association, which provides last-resort property insurance to residents who cannot obtain coverage in the private market. The bill modifies governance, assessment mechanisms, and operational procedures for this state-mandated insurer of last resort that has grown substantially due to insurance market challenges.

Why is this important

California's FAIR Plan has become increasingly critical as major insurers have exited the state, leaving hundreds of thousands of homeowners dependent on this backstop coverage. Changes to how the FAIR Plan operates directly affect insurance costs, availability, and the financial stability of the system that serves vulnerable populations unable to access traditional insurance markets.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation: Modifications to assessment structures could shift premium burdens between different policyholders or insurers, potentially making coverage more expensive for some while subsidizing others
  • Governance balance: Changes to board composition and decision-making authority may affect whether urban versus rural interests, large versus small insurers, or consumer versus industry perspectives receive adequate representation
  • Market implications: Restructuring the FAIR Plan could have unintended consequences for private market participation, potentially accelerating insurer exits from California or conversely affecting their competitive positioning

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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