Bill restores protection for projects permitted under adopted community plans during CEQA litigation

Jun 18, 2025

Senate Bill 611 would restore provisions similar to AB 1515 (2019) that let projects permitted under an adopted community plan proceed even if the plan is being litigated under CEQA. Sponsors said the change is meant to prevent litigation from delaying housing development; the committee passed the measure to the next committee.

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Senate Bill 611 would restore statutory protections that ensure development projects permitted under an adopted community plan remain vested even if the plan is subject to environmental litigation under the California Environmental Quality Act, a sponsor said during the committee hearing.

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