Senator Dave Min’s Homeowner Associations Bill Clears Judiciary Committee

Senator Dave Min’s Homeowner Associations Bill Clears Judiciary Committee

SB 391 allows community interest developments (including Homeowners Associations) to hold meetings by phone or video conference during emergencies.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) today announced that Senate Bill 391, which would allow common interest developments (such as HOAs) to meet remotely by videoconference or teleconference during states of emergency, cleared its first committee hurdle. Over the past year, many state-declared emergencies, like the COVID-19 pandemic or various wildfires, made in-person meetings impermissible or impracticable. Under current law, even under these circumstances, common interest developments are required to conduct their business in person. SB 391, which was recently named one of the five best new proposals for HOAs, codifies the ability to meet virtually in the event of future emergencies.

“I’m proud my bill SB 391 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee today with wide bipartisan support,” Min said. “Our community association and HOA board members are committed to the betterment of our neighborhoods, and they do this on an entirely voluntary basis. This legislation provides a commonsense solution allowing remote meetings when HOAs are confronted with emergency situations that make in-person business impracticable or dangerous.”

SB 391 was approved in the Senate Judiciary Committee with overwhelming support.