The California Assembly advanced AB 2038 on the floor May 11, moving forward a bill that would extend insurance moratorium protections for wildfire survivors.
According to the Assembly floor summary, the measure would lengthen the period during which fire-affected homeowners are shielded from policy cancellations after a disaster. The same summary says AB 2038 would extend the moratorium from one year to two years for nearby properties and from two years to three years for total losses.
The floor summary also says the bill references existing law tied to former state Sen. Bill Lara and notes that the California Department of Insurance has authority under current law to prevent policy cancellation after emergencies. The summary identifies the League of California Cities as a supporter.
AB 2038 was one of several policy bills the Assembly moved during the May 11 session, but the wildfire insurance measure stood out as a direct recovery issue for homeowners still dealing with the aftermath of major fires.
