Environmental Law & Policy Alert – Update from Somach Simmons & Dunn

October 21, 2025

SB 707 Brings Major Changes to the California Brown Act

 Senate Bill 707 (“SB 707” or “the bill”) was signed into law by Governor Newsom earlier this month and will bring significant changes to the Brown Act (Gov. Code, § 54950 et seq.) and how public agencies conduct their meetings beginning in 2026. The changes are intended to increase public participation and expand remote teleconferencing access. This alert will focus on some of the key changes … Read More

Written by Max Thiele