What SB 1361 does
Summary from the Legislative Counsel's Digest of the enrolled text, September 2, 2026. Read the full text on leginfo.
How it got here
Senator Durazo introduced SB 1361 on . The text was amended 0 times, and heard in 4 committee hearings before its final floor votes.
- Senate Floor, May 19, 2026: 31 ayes, 8 noes.
- Assembly Floor, August 27, 2026: 45 ayes, 12 noes.
Committee votes along the way:
- Senate Housing, April 21, 2026: Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Local Government], 9-1.
- Senate Local Government, April 29, 2026: Do pass as amended, 5-2.
- Assembly Housing and Community Development, June 10, 2026: Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Local Government], 9-0.
- Assembly Local Government, July 1, 2026: Do pass., 8-1.
Who supports and opposes SB 1361
The Senate Floor Analyses analysis dated August 30, 2026 lists 19 organizations in support and 29 in opposition. When Senate Housing first listed positions on April 16, 2026, the count was 1 in support and 7 opposed. By the Senate Floor Analyses analysis of August 30, 2026 it was 19 to 29.
In support: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (sponsor); Abundant Housing LA; California YIMBY; City of Artesia; City of Glendale; City of Monterey Park; City of Paramount; City of Pasadena; and 11 more.
Opposed: Beachwood Drive Neighborhood Association; California Contract Cities Association; City of Beverly Hills; City of Burbank; City of Glendora; City of LA Mirada; City of Lakewood CA; City of Murrieta; and 21 more.
Read the Senate Floor Analyses analysis.
What happens next
It reached the Governor's desk on September 8, 2026. Bills presented after the Legislature adjourned on August 31 must be signed or vetoed within thirty days.
The Governor can sign the bill, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Until the decision, sign and veto request letters are the remaining channel, and the Department of Finance's enrolled bill report carries weight on anything with a fiscal effect. If signed, most provisions take effect January 1, and implementation moves to the agencies named in the bill.
What it means for transportation organizations
Two decisions follow from a bill at this stage. The first is whether to weigh in with the Governor's office before the thirty-day window closes. The second is how to prepare for implementation if it becomes law: which agency writes the rules, when the comment period opens, and which obligations begin January 1.
The transportation group at Capitol Axis handles that for transportation clients.
Questions about SB 1361
What does SB 1361 do?
SB 1361 concerns transit-oriented housing developments: local governments: transit agencies and projects. See the Legislative Counsel's Digest on leginfo for the full summary.
Has SB 1361 passed the California Legislature?
It reached the Governor's desk on September 8, 2026. Bills presented after the Legislature adjourned on August 31 must be signed or vetoed within thirty days.
Who supports and opposes SB 1361?
The Senate Floor Analyses analysis dated August 30, 2026 lists 19 organizations in support and 29 in opposition. Supporters include Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (sponsor); Abundant Housing LA; California YIMBY. Opponents include Beachwood Drive Neighborhood Association; California Contract Cities Association; City of Beverly Hills.
What happens next with SB 1361?
The Governor can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Until then, sign and veto request letters are the remaining channel, and the Department of Finance's enrolled bill report carries weight on anything with a fiscal effect.