Residential construction costs: regulation.

CA AB1926 aims to regulate the costs associated with residential construction in California. The bill seeks to add new provisions to the Government Code and amend existing health and safety regulations to address housing affordability and construction expenses. Its goal is to make housing more accessible by controlling costs for builders and developers.

Supporters of CA AB1926 would argue that this bill is a necessary step towards making housing more affordable for Californians. By regulating construction costs, it could help lower the overall price of new homes, making it easier for families to find affordable housing options in a challenging market.

Critics of CA AB1926 might contend that regulating construction costs could stifle innovation and lead to decreased quality in residential building. They may argue that such regulations could burden developers with additional compliance costs, ultimately slowing down housing development and exacerbating the very housing crisis the bill aims to solve.