AB 17 38 would require jurisdictions to offer virtual inspections for simple work

Jun 30, 2026

AB 17 38 (Carrillo) would require jurisdictions to offer remote inspection options for routine, low‑risk inspections to shorten backlog and reduce costs; SPUR and Placer County officials testified that remote inspections have been used safely and efficiently, while some senators raised limits for complex or life‑safety inspections.

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Assemblymember Carrillo said AB 17 38 targets simple, common inspections and preserves inspector discretion to require in‑person inspections when warranted. Supporters including SPUR and Placer County described protocols and cited thousands of successful remote inspections without safety incidents.

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