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Senate committee advances AB 238 to allow up to one year mortgage forbearance for L.A. County wildfire survivors
Summary
The Senate Committee on Appropriations voted to pass AB 238 to the Senate floor after testimony that the bill would let wildfire survivors in Los Angeles County request up to 12 months of mortgage forbearance. State finance and regulatory agencies warned of uncertain but potentially measurable costs.
The California Senate Committee on Appropriations voted to recommend AB 238 to the Senate floor after Assemblymember Harvidian presented the bill as “a crucial safety net for LA County wildfire survivors.” Under the bill, borrowers impacted by wildfires in Los Angeles County could request forbearance on mortgage payments for up to one year.
Assemblymember Harvidian said AB 238 “provides a crucial safety net for LA County wildfire survivors. Under this bill, borrowers can request forbearance on their mortgage payments for up to 1 year.” Supporters, including Cleo…
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