SB 1170CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California SB 1170 authorizes nonprofit housing developers to join public agency risk-pooling agreements

Original title: Joint powers agreements: nonprofit housing developers.

August 30, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This change allows nonprofit housing developers to access the same insurance and risk-pooling mechanisms as public agencies, potentially lowering their operational costs while requiring specific legal protections for the public agencies involved.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

nonprofit housing developers

They gain the legal authority to participate in joint powers agreements and insurance pooling with public agencies.

public agencies

They are authorized to enter into risk-pooling agreements with nonprofit housing developers, provided they are indemnified against the nonprofit's liabilities.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill allows nonprofit housing developers to enter into s with public agencies for the purpose of pooling insurance and risk management. It requires that any such agreement must protect participating public agencies from liability for the nonprofit's debts and mandates that all generated revenues be used exclusively for risk reduction and technical support services.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Will public agencies be liable for a nonprofit's debts under this bill?

No. The bill explicitly requires that agreements ensure participating public agencies are not responsible for the nonprofit's debts and that they are against such liabilities.

What can the money generated by these agreements be used for?

Revenues must be used exclusively for risk reduction services, including technical support, continuing education, safety engineering, and managerial advisory assistance.

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Connected Entities

otherGovernment Claims Act“The existing law governing insurance and liability for public entities.”Map →

otherJoint Exercise of Powers Act“The existing law being amended to include nonprofit housing developers.”Map →

Sources

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openstates.org

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