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Committee approves bill to allow limited remote video inspections for specified low-risk work

Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee · March 25, 2026
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Summary

AB 17 38 would authorize jurisdictions to conduct limited remote video inspections for defined low-risk permit types. Proponents said remote inspections speed approvals and reduce backlog; labor and trade groups asked for safeguards, inspector discretion and jurisdictional control.

Assemblymember Carrillo told the committee AB 17 38 would let building departments conduct remote video inspections for a limited set of low-risk permit types to reduce backlogs and move projects forward.

Colleen Corrigan of Spur, a cosponsor, told the committee that remote inspections have been used successfully in at least 20 California jurisdictions and are endorsed…

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