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California· September 28, 2026· Property law· Government changes

California's SB 876 doubles insurer penalties in declared emergencies and changes post-disaster claims rules

California Governor Newsom signed SB 876, the Disaster Recovery Reform Act, which requires insurer disaster recovery plans and doubles penalties for claims-handling violations during declared emergencies. The Department of Insurance says it takes effect January 1, 2027.

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