California Poised to Pass Groundbreaking CEQA Exemption for Infill Housing

California is set to enact Assembly Bill 609, exempting certain infill housing projects from CEQA review to speed up urban housing development while maintaining environmental protections. The law targets code-compliant projects in developed areas, aiming to reduce costly delays and litigation that have hindered housing supply. It includes fair labor wage provisions and aligns with climate goals by promoting sustainable urban growth and affordability.