Assembly passes AB 1184 to add transparency rules for homeowners associations

Assemblymember Patterson presented AB 1184, titled the Homeowner Association Accountability and Transparency Act of 2026, and asked colleagues for support, saying the bill "brings some very basic, transparency measures to HOAs." The Assembly voted 56 ayes, 0 noes and the measure passed and was ordered pass and retain.

The bill, as described on the floor, would impose basic transparency requirements for homeowner associations, including greater public disclosure of certain HOA actions and safeguards to limit unexpected liens on homeowners. "This brings some very basic, transparency measures to HOAs," Patterson said during floor remarks. Patterson noted both personal experience living in an HOA and concerns about associations that can place liens on property.

Clerks opened and closed the roll after debate ceased and recorded the vote tally reported as 56 ayes and 0 noes. The Speaker announced the measure "passes." No formal amendments, mover/second for the final vote, or committee referral changes were recorded in the floor exchange beyond the clerk's tally and the Speaker's announcement.

The bill was recorded on the Assembly third reading file as file item 82; the Assembly ordered it "pass and retain," which preserves the measure's position as it proceeds through the legislative process. Next procedural steps include any subsequent readings required by the Assembly rules and any enrollment steps before sending to the Senate or the Governor as appropriate.