Assembly approves temporary moratorium for post-fire Altadena in SB 1090
SB 1090, introduced as the Keep Altadena Lands and Altadena Hands Act, won approval on the Assembly floor; sponsors said the three-year moratorium would protect returning Eaton fire survivors from predatory purchases and displacement.
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The Assembly voted to pass SB 1090, a temporary three‑year moratorium on certain state housing density laws in Altadena intended to prevent predatory buying and preserve long-term community character after the 2025 Eaton fire. Assemblymember Harbidian presented the bill as a direct response to residents and survivors who said purchases by investors surged after the disaster.
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