Earlier this week, CBPA issued a call to action urging members to oppose Assembly Bill 380 (Gonzalez; D–Los Angeles), which proposes major changes to California’s emergency price gouging laws by extending them to commercial leases. The bill would override existing contracts, cap rent increases during declared emergencies, ban evictions even for nonpayment, and block property owners from recovering increased costs related to insurance, taxes, or repairs. It also allows local governments to extend these restrictions indefinitely—creating long-term market uncertainty. CBPA is leading a coalition of over 25 business groups in strong opposition. | 
