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AB 1695

Smoke-free state-subsidized multiunit housing developments.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Ortega

AB 1695 establishes smoke-free policies in California state-subsidized multiunit housing to protect resident health from secondhand smoke exposure.

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Bill Summary · AB 1695

Legislative bill overview

AB 1695 would prohibit smoking in all state-subsidized multiunit housing developments throughout California. The bill establishes comprehensive smoke-free policies for residential properties that receive state funding or subsidy assistance.

Why is this important

Secondhand smoke exposure in shared housing creates documented health risks for residents, particularly children and vulnerable populations. State-subsidized housing often serves lower-income communities with higher concentrations of renters who have limited control over their living environments, making this policy potentially significant for public health equity.

Potential points of contention

  • Tenant rights and enforcement: Questions about how smoking bans would be enforced, what constitutes violations, and whether lease enforcement mechanisms could unfairly target or penalize residents
  • Property owner concerns: Housing developers and owners may argue that smoking restrictions limit their operational flexibility and could reduce housing availability or increase administrative costs
  • Scope and definition: Ambiguity about which developments qualify as "state-subsidized" (direct funding vs. tax credits vs. loans) and whether restrictions apply only to units or common areas as well

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

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