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AB 1933

Land surveyors: records of survey.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joshua Hoover

AB 1933 establishes record-keeping and documentation standards for California land surveyors, affecting property boundary verification and real estate transactions.

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (June 15).
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Bill Summary · AB 1933

Legislative bill overview

AB 1933 establishes requirements for land surveyors to maintain and provide records of surveys in California. The bill appears to modernize documentation standards and accessibility for survey records, though specific provisions are not detailed in the available information provided.

Why is this important

Accurate survey records are foundational to property ownership, boundary disputes, construction projects, and real estate transactions. Clear requirements for surveyors' record-keeping directly affect property owners, developers, title companies, and the public's ability to verify land boundaries and ownership history.

Potential points of contention

  • Digital standards and accessibility – whether records must be stored digitally, who maintains archives, and how the public accesses historical survey data
  • Retroactive application – whether existing surveys must comply with new standards or only future surveys
  • Costs and compliance burden – whether new requirements create expenses for surveyors that could increase survey costs for property owners and developers

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

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