Pasadena congresswoman calls the vote a victory for survivors still struggling to rebuild more than a year after the January 2025 blaze

Eaton Fire survivors who accept settlement payments from Southern California Edison would not owe federal income taxes on that money under a bill the U.S. House of Representatives passed Monday by voice vote.

The measure matters urgently in Pasadena and Altadena, where more than 9,400 structures were destroyed and 19 people killed when the Eaton Fire swept through foothill neighborhoods on January 7, 2025. A previous tax exemption on wildfire-related compensation expired December 31, 2025, leaving thousands of families uncertain whether settlement checks would shrink on arrival.

Rep. Judy Chu, a Pasadena Democrat who represents California’s 28th Congressional District and sits on the House Ways and Means Committee, called the vote “a major victory for natural disaster survivors nationwide, and especially for survivors of the Eaton Fire in my district,” according to a statement released by her office on April 28, 2026.

The legislation, H.R. 5366, is formally titled the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act. It was renamed to honor the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a Northern California Republican and original co-sponsor who died in January 2026 at age 65. Rep. Greg Steube, a Florida Republican, introduced the bill in September 2025. Senators Rick Scott of Florida and Adam Schiff of California are leading companion legislation in the Senate, where the bill now heads.

The bill would extend the exclusion of qualified wildfire relief payments from gross income for fires occurring between December 31, 2014, and January 1, 2027. Payments received through 2030 would be covered. It also codifies expanded rules allowing disaster survivors to deduct personal casualty losses without itemizing, according to the Congressional Budget Office, which estimated the measure would reduce federal revenue by $408 million over the 2026–2036 period.

The tax question has taken on particular weight in Altadena and Pasadena. More than 2,800 households have applied for Edison’s Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program, which launched October 29, 2025, and requires participants to waive the right to sue the utility. Edison has acknowledged that its power equipment may have sparked the fire, according to reporting by the Associated Press, though an official investigation remains ongoing. Thousands more survivors have joined lawsuits against the company.

Without the legislation, settlement payments could be taxed as ordinary income — reducing the funds available for rebuilding and potentially disqualifying some recipients from government benefits.

“Survivors deserve the full amount of their settlements so they can rebuild their homes, restore their lives, and recover from the devastation they have endured,” Chu said in her statement.

Chu also pointed to the broader financial toll on fire survivors. More than 70 percent of survivors have not returned to their homes, she said, and most have faced net losses exceeding $100,000. The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute has separately reported that 70 percent of homes damaged or destroyed in the Eaton Fire show no visible sign of repair or rebuilding progress, a figure that encompasses both applying for a construction permit and listing a lot for sale.

The Ways and Means Committee approved the bill unanimously on March 25, 2026, with a vote of 43–0. Chu had offered an amendment during the committee markup, which she later withdrew, according to the committee’s record.

Chu has also introduced her own companion measure, H.R. 6842, the Disaster Survivors Tax Relief and Recovery Act, which she said would codify tax provisions included in Governor Gavin Newsom’s disaster supplemental funding request and address additional financial challenges facing survivors. That bill, introduced in December 2025, would remove penalties for retirement plan withdrawals of up to $100,000, increase the cap on penalty-free employer plan withdrawals from $50,000 to $100,000, and provide additional Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to encourage rebuilding, according to Chu’s office.

California submitted a formal disaster supplemental appropriation request of $33.9 billion — revised from an initial $39.68 billion — to the Trump administration in February 2025. According to statements from Newsom’s office, the administration has not transmitted the request to Congress for evaluation. Chu called on President Trump to “immediately fulfill Governor Newsom’s disaster supplemental funding request — with no strings attached.”

“Without that support, recovery will be slower, more expensive, and further out of reach for families already struggling to put their lives back together,” Chu said. “Natural disasters do not discriminate — and neither should our response.”

The Eaton Fire burned 14,021 acres and destroyed 9,419 structures, including residential, commercial, and other buildings, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The blaze also damaged an additional 1,076 structures. It remains the second most destructive wildfire in California history.

Chu’s Pasadena district office is located at 527 S. Lake Ave., Suite 250, Pasadena, CA 91101, and can be reached at (626) 304-0110.

The bill now awaits action in the Senate, where it has been referred to the Committee on Finance.

Rep. Chu’s statement was issued by her congressional office. Bill details were drawn from congressional records, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Ways and Means Committee. Eaton Fire statistics are from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Recovery data referenced by Chu has been separately reported by the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute and Governing magazine. Edison’s compensation program details are from the utility’s public program documentation and reporting by the Associated Press and CalMatters.

[photo credit: Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs]

The Eviction Diversion Pilot Program began Monday and will serve eligible households in the Compton Courthouse service area, offering free mediation and up to $10,000 in rental assistance for unpaid rent, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA).

The program was developed in partnership with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County and will be administered with Community Legal Aid SoCal and FORWARD Program Management.

“This program is about supporting property owners and their tenants in reaching an agreement for rent-related issues before the matter goes before a judge, saving time and money for everybody,” Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell said in a statement.

Officials said the program is voluntary and requires both landlords and tenants to agree to participate in mediation.

“Helping people stay housed is at the heart of DCBA’s mission,” said DCBA Director Rafael Carbajal.

“We know that by helping resolve disputes early, we can help reduce the impact of evictions and ultimately help preserve housing stability,” he added.

Eligible participants must have a dispute related to unpaid rent, meet income requirements at or below 120% of area median income, and live in a ZIP code served by the Compton courthouse, officials said.

If approved, rental assistance payments will be issued directly to landlords, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted.

“Resolving cases effectively and fairly is a central priority for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County,” said Superior Court of Los Angeles County Presiding Judge Sergio C. Tapia II. “The Compton Courthouse pilot program offers free mediation to qualified parties in limited-jurisdiction unlawful detainer cases, helping them resolve disputes before trial and save time and expense.”

Officials said participants may also be referred to additional housing or supportive services when available.

For more information, visit https://www.programs- forwardplatform.org/eviction-diversion-pilot-program.

The $2.1 million program, developed with the Superior Court, launches at the Compton Courthouse as the county agency marks 50 years of service — including in Altadena

Before a judge hears the case, before a tenant loses the apartment, before a landlord absorbs another month of unpaid rent, Los Angeles County wants to put both parties in a room with a mediator and a check.

The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs launched its Eviction Diversion Pilot Program on Monday, a $2.1 million initiative offering free mediation and up to $10,000 per household in rental assistance for unpaid back rent. The program, which DCBA developed with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, targets the narrow window after an eviction filing but before trial — a period when both landlords and tenants stand to lose time and money, according to a DCBA press release announcing the program.

The pilot begins at the Compton Courthouse, where eligible landlords and tenants can register for services. DCBA, the county agency that enforces rent stabilization protections across unincorporated Los Angeles County — including Altadena and East Pasadena — also maintains a weekly office at the Altadena Community Center for housing services. While the current pilot serves only the Compton Courthouse’s service area, which includes Carson, Compton, Lynwood, Paramount and surrounding unincorporated communities, the program represents the agency’s expanding toolkit for preventing displacement countywide.

“This program is about supporting property owners and their tenants in reaching an agreement for rent-related issues before the matter goes before a judge, saving time and money for everybody,” Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell said in a statement released by DCBA.

Mitchell represents the 2nd Supervisorial District, which includes Compton. She said in the statement that the partnership between the Superior Court and the county is “another example of how we are collaborating and expanding on diverse tools to keep Angelenos housed.”

Community Legal Aid SoCal, which operates offices in southeast Los Angeles County including Compton, will provide the mediation services. FORWARD Program Management will handle the program’s fiscal administration, according to the press release.

The rules are straightforward, according to DCBA: The dispute must involve unpaid back rent. Both parties must agree to participate. Either the landlord or tenant household must earn at or below 120% of Area Median Income. The rental property must fall within a ZIP code served by the Compton Courthouse. If rental assistance is approved, payments go directly to the landlord.

“Helping people stay housed is at the heart of DCBA’s mission,” Director Rafael Carbajal said in the statement. “This program is about bringing people together to find a path forward that benefits both parties, before the situation escalates.”

The program does not require proof of immigration status, according to DCBA. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until funding runs out. Registration does not guarantee mediation or rental assistance.

Presiding Judge Sergio C. Tapia II of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County said in the statement that the pilot “offers free mediation to qualified parties in limited-jurisdiction unlawful detainer cases, helping them resolve disputes before trial and save time and expense.”

DCBA announced the program as it marks its 50th anniversary. The agency opened on April 15, 1976, as the Department of Consumer Affairs, and the Board of Supervisors proclaimed the anniversary earlier this month, according to a separate DCBA announcement. The department, which Carbajal has led since January 2021, now oversees rent stabilization, tenant protections, consumer fraud investigations and the county’s Right to Counsel program, which provides free legal representation to eligible tenants in unincorporated areas — including Altadena.

Landlords and tenants in the Compton Courthouse area who want to learn more can visit programs-forwardplatform.org/eviction-diversion-pilot-program or call 855-582-3979 for application assistance. Additional DCBA housing resources are available at rent.lacounty.gov.

The program launched Monday. The money will last until it doesn’t.

Pasadena Assemblymember John Harabedian

The rebuke came on the 111th anniversary, as Pasadena held observances at its permanent memorial in Memorial Park

Assemblymember John Harabedian (D-Pasadena) condemned President Trump on Thursday for refusing to use the word “genocide” in his annual April 24 statement marking the anniversary of the systematic killing of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire.

Trump’s White House statement, titled “Presidential Message on Armenian Remembrance Day,” used the Armenian phrase “Meds Yeghern” — meaning “Great Crime” or “Great Catastrophe” — but did not include the word “genocide,” according to the text published on whitehouse.gov.

The Armenian National Committee of America, an advocacy organization, said it was the sixth time across two presidential terms that Trump has declined to use the term.

“By refusing to call the Armenian Genocide what it is, he is perpetuating a dangerous false narrative,” Harabedian said in a statement released by his office. “As an Armenian American, this is a betrayal of history and a deliberate act of denial.”

Harabedian is the only Armenian American serving in the California Legislature and chairs the California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation. He represents the 41st Assembly District, which includes Pasadena.

His statement landed the same day Pasadena held community observances at its permanent Armenian Genocide Memorial in Memorial Park, where student marches, a candlelight vigil, and a community gathering were planned as part of the city’s tradition of April 24 recognition spanning more than 30 years.

The term “Meds Yeghern” was first used in a presidential April 24 statement by President Barack Obama in 2009, according to MassisPost. President Joe Biden used the word “genocide” in his April 24 statements from 2021 through 2025, according to the ANCA.

Both chambers of Congress formally recognized the Armenian Genocide in 2019. The House passed its resolution 405-11, according to congressional records, and the Senate followed by unanimous consent. All 50 states have also recognized it.

Days before Trump’s statement, Harabedian and more than 25 California state legislators sent the president a bipartisan letter explicitly requesting genocide recognition, according to the ANCA’s Western Region office. The California Assembly had also passed HR-97 on April 20, recognizing April 24, 2026, as the state’s Day of Commemoration of the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, according to the Assembly record.

“We will not beg any leader to recognize our history,” Harabedian said in his statement. “The facts are clear, and the truth demands to be spoken.”

Aram Hamparian, executive director of the ANCA, said that Trump is “doubling down on his disgraceful surrender to Turkish threats — continuing, now for the sixth time, enforcing Ankara’s gag-rule against honest American remembrance of this crime.”

Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed April 24, 2026, as “A Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide,” according to his office. Pasadena Mayor Victor M. Gordo also proclaimed the date a Day of Remembrance.

Southern California is home to approximately 200,000 Armenian Americans, the largest such concentration in the United States.

The only Armenian American in the Legislature, the District 41 assemblymember presented a resolution and honored an advocacy group days before the April 24 commemoration

Assemblymember John Harabedian of Pasadena stood before the California State Assembly on April 20 and presented House Resolution 97, formally designating April 24, 2026, as the state’s Day of Commemoration of the 111th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

He is the only Armenian American serving in the California Legislature. The resolution passed the Assembly that day.

HR 97, introduced by Assemblymember Nick Schultz with Harabedian as a co-author, recognizes the systematic killing of more than 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1923, affirms the historical record, and condemns ongoing efforts to deny the genocide, according to the legislative text. The resolution also pledges continued support for educators who teach about human rights and genocide. Assemblymember Juan Alanis, a Republican from Modesto, joined the measure as a coauthor — one of 13 legislators from both parties listed as sponsors, according to legislative records.

The resolution had cleared committee on April 13 with a unanimous vote of 10-0 before reaching the full Assembly floor, according to the Legislature’s official tracking records.

“As an Armenian American and Chair of the Armenian Caucus, it is critically important that we formally recognize the historical reality of the Armenian Genocide and pay tribute to the 1.5 million Armenians who were murdered,” Harabedian said in a statement released by his office. “As we reflect on this horrific injustice, we also celebrate the strength, resilience, and unity of the Armenian diaspora in California and our many contributions to communities across the state.”

Harabedian, a Democrat who represents the 41st Assembly District — which includes Pasadena, Altadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, and communities stretching east to Rancho Cucamonga — chairs the California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation. The caucus has expanded to 61 members across both chambers of the Legislature, according to its recent membership announcements.

Earlier in the week, on Monday, April 20, the caucus foundation held a remembrance luncheon honoring the Armenian community, according to a press release from Harabedian’s office. At the luncheon, Harabedian presented the Armenian National Committee of America with a certificate commemorating the organization’s advocacy efforts on behalf of the Armenian community, the press release stated.

The ANCA describes itself as the largest grassroots Armenian American advocacy organization in the country, with regional offices, local chapters, and supporters across all 50 states. The group has advocated for Armenian Genocide recognition, humanitarian aid, and U.S. policies supportive of Armenia for more than a century, according to information published on its website.

Harabedian’s office was also represented at commemorations held in Pasadena and Montebello, according to the press release.

The actions in Sacramento arrived as Pasadena prepared for its own observances. Mayor Victor M. Gordo proclaimed April 24 a Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to proclaim April 2026 as Armenian History Month — the 10th consecutive year it has done so — and to designate April 24 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day countywide. Supervisor Kathryn Barger, whose 5th District includes Pasadena and Altadena, co-authored both county motions.

April 24 is recognized as an official state holiday in California. It marks the date in 1915 when Ottoman authorities arrested and deported hundreds of Armenian intellectuals and community leaders from Constantinople, widely considered the start of the genocide.

Pasadena has long ties to its Armenian American community. Residents erected a permanent memorial at Memorial Park in 2015 on the centennial of the genocide — a 16-foot tripod from which a single drop of water falls every 21 seconds into a stone basin below, tallying 1.5 million drops each year. On Thursday and Friday this week, that monument served as the focal point for student marches, candlelight vigils, and community gatherings.

Harabedian was born and raised in Sierra Madre within his district. His father has Armenian American and Cherokee heritage, according to published biographical accounts. Harabedian has said his family came to the United States during the Armenian Genocide. He was elected to the Assembly in November 2024 and maintains a district office at 257 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 210, in Pasadena.

Southern California is home to approximately 200,000 Armenian Americans, the largest such concentration in the United States.

The resolution that passed the Assembly floor last week was one more link in a long chain. California has recognized the Armenian Genocide annually through legislative action for decades. The 1.5 million drops keep falling.

The information about Harabedian’s actions at the remembrance luncheon, the certificate presentation to the ANCA, and the representation at Pasadena and Montebello commemorations was sourced from a press release issued by Harabedian’s office on April 23, 2026. Contact: Sam Villaneda, Samantha.Villaneda@asm.ca.gov, (760) 269-9391; Tom Steel, Tom.Steel@asm.ca.gov, (530) 713-7783.

Courtesy of LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

Los Angeles County has begun mailing sample ballot booklets to registered voters for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election, officials announced Thursday.

Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan said the sample ballot books include key information on candidates, ballot measures and voting options available to voters.

Mailing of the sample ballots will continue through May 12, while vote- by-mail ballots are scheduled to be sent to all registered voters beginning April 30.

Additional election information is available in the State Voter Information Guide, which is mailed separately by the California Secretary of State and is also accessible online at https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/.

County officials said election materials are available in English and 18 additional languages.

Voters can request materials in their preferred language by returning a form included in the sample ballot book or by contacting the Registrar- Recorder’s office.

For assistance, voters can call 800-815-2666, with Spanish-language support available at 213-358-2770.

More information is available at https://www.lavote.gov/.

A month after reaching an agreement mandating new student safety measures in a Los Angeles County school district, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an alert Wednesday reminding K-12 schools across the state of their legal obligation to prevent and address sexual harassment and abuse in education programs and activities.

Bonta also launched a new web page and Know Your Rights alert in six languages reminding California families and students of their rights under California law, encouraging them to immediately report incidents of sexual harassment, assault and abuse, and providing information on what to expect in addressing such complaints.

“Sexual harassment, assault and abuse in schools is far too common and completely unacceptable,” Bonta said in a statement. “Every student has a right to a safe learning environment, and it is the duty of our school districts — along with a moral obligation — to step off the sidelines and be a part of the solution.”

According to recent data, in just one school year, school districts across the country reported 2,700 incidents of sexual assault, 350 incidents of rape or attempted rape, and 17,000 allegations of harassment on the basis of sex. Between 2019 and 2023, California school districts paid an estimated $2 billion to $3 billion to student victims of sexual abuse by employees, the AG said.

“It’s time to turn up the volume and reject the quiet acceptance of these incidents,” Bonta said. “We owe it to our community and especially to our children to ensure that all sexual misconduct is adequately addressed. I encourage all survivors, past and present, to understand their rights, come forward, and help us put an end to sexual harassment, assault and abuse — my office has your back.”

Last month, Bonta’s office announced a settlement with the El Monte Union High School District to address critical and systemic shortfalls in the district’s response to allegations and complaints of sexual harassment, assault and abuse of students.

Financing, rather than local opposition, is the primary barrier to building affordable housing at scale, the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency said Wednesday, citing overwhelming demand in its first round of project funding.

The agency reported that 127 applications were submitted seeking a combined $1.5 billion to build 11,625 housing units — more than double initial projections and exceeding recent levels of affordable housing production in the region.

“These results challenge a long-standing assumption about what’s holding back affordable housing in Los Angeles County,” Rex Richardson, mayor of Long Beach and chair of the agency’s board, said in a statement. “The challenge isn’t a lack of sites, developers, or community will. The challenge is financing and operational support.”

Following an initial review, 79 applications requesting $954 million advanced for further evaluation, officials said. The agency has authorized up to $250 million for the inaugural funding round, including $100 million already awarded to 10 projects, with additional funding decisions expected in May.

“This first round of funding from the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency is not just about building housing — it’s about preserving and strengthening the communities our residents call home,” county Supervisor Holly Mitchell said.

“By removing barriers to development and investing in long-term stability, we are meeting the urgent demand for new housing while taking a critical step toward creating affordable communities where residents are not forced out by rising costs, and where the culture and character of our neighborhoods are protected and able to thrive.”

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said most of the initial awards are located within the city.

“We’re turning the tide on decades of rising homelessness in LA and cutting through red tape to accelerate affordable housing construction like never before,” Bass said. “I look forward to continuing to partner with LACAHSA as we work to make safe, stable, and affordable housing a reality for every Angeleno.”

Officials said the agency’s approach is designed to streamline development by offering a “one-stop” financing model, reducing the need for developers to assemble multiple funding sources. The model has shown projected cost savings of about 11.5% compared with traditional financing methods, according to the agency.

In addition to supporting new construction, the program includes funding for renter protections, emergency rental assistance and other services aimed at preventing homelessness, officials said.

The funding initiative is supported by Measure A, which created a dedicated, locally controlled source of revenue for affordable housing and related programs.

Two measures aimed at reducing wildfire risk across Southern California are expected to be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee in the coming weeks following unanimous, bipartisan approval in an earlier committee.

State Sen. Ben Allen, D-Pacific Palisades, said Senate Bills 894 and 1297 are designed to improve both community-scale fire prevention efforts and individual home hardening.

“Too many lives are being lost, homes destroyed, and public resources wasted to more frequent and destructive fires over recent years,” Allen said in a statement. “The fire risk we face is driving an affordability crisis through rising insurance premiums and utility bills. It’s clear we need a more holistic approach to building community resilience.”

Allen said home hardening and defensible space improvements can reduce a structure’s fire risk by nearly 50% when implemented together, but the cost of such upgrades has limited participation.

SB 894 would provide low-interest loans to homeowners and small businesses to help finance those improvements, modeled after the state’s GoGreen financing program.

Allen said broader coordination is also needed to address wildfire risk at the community level.

SB 1297 would establish Regional Wildfire Public Private Partnerships to coordinate mitigation efforts among insurers, utilities, government agencies and nonprofits. The partnerships would focus on projects aimed at reducing risk across larger areas while improving insurability and limiting potential damage from utility infrastructure.

“As we support fire resilience for more individual structures, we also need to consider the benefits of community-scale efforts that can efficiently improve fire resilience across broader regions,” Allen said. “Home hardening and community hardening go hand-in-hand, and it is not only possible, but necessary that we prioritize both efforts simultaneously given the many beneficiaries when we minimize damages across California.”

Mayor Karen Bass, President Trump, and Supervisor Barger after their meeting on April 22, 2026. [Photo credit: The White House]

Barger and Bass are in Washington D.C to advocate for families who lost everything due to the January 2025 wildfires. The pair of elected officials met with Trump and administration officials Wednesday afternoon.

“We had a very positive discussion about FEMA and other rebuilding funds as well as the support of the president to continue joining us in pressuring the insurance companies to pay what they owe — and for the big banks to step up to ease the financial pressure on L.A. families,” Barger and Bass said in a joint statement, referring to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

“Our job is to fight for our communities. When it comes to this recovery, our federal partners are essential, and we are grateful for the support of the president,” the statement continued.

Barger and Bass’s meeting with Trump comes after the president accused insurance companies of abandoning Southern Californians impacted by the devastating wildfires in March.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump’s social media platform, he called out State Farm and other insurers. Trump described those companies as “horrendous” for failing homeowners who had paid their premiums.

“People have been paying them large premiums for years, only to find that when tragedy struck, these horrendous companies were not there to help!,” Trump wrote on social media.

Trump tasked Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin with conducting a report on insurers that acted “swiftly, courageously, and bravely” to honor their legal obligations, and those who didn’t.

Trump has previously criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom and Bass for their response to the wildfires, blaming them for the disaster and slow-paced efforts to restore Pacific Palisades and Altadena.

Under Trump’s direction, Zeldin visited Southern California earlier this year. During his trip, he met with Barger, Bass and county Supervisor Lindsey Horvath.

Discussion between elected officials and the Trump administration, in part, resulted in recognizing the challenges fire survivors face with dealing with insurers.

Fire survivors have described dealing with insurers and filing claims as the biggest hurdle to recovery.

Meanwhile, fire survivors, consumer advocates and state legislators conducted a news conference in Sacramento Wednesday morning to highlight a package of insurance reforms bills.

State Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez, D-Pasadena, led the group. She discussed the four bills that expected to heard by the Senate Insurance Committee.

Senate Bill 877 aims to bring transparency to loss estimates, while SB 878 aims to penalize insurers for making unnecessary delays in paying claims.

SB 1076 seeks to ensure access to coverage for homeowners who make their homes fire-safe. Lastly, SB 1301 aims to give consumers more time to correct any problems before losing coverage, according to officials.