Member Advocacy Stops Risky Security Bill
AB 1742, a bill that would have changed how legal summons are served, has been pulled and is no longer moving forward this legislative session.
This is a meaningful win for commercial real estate, as the bill raised concerns about operational disruption, legal risk, and building management challenges.
What You Need to Know
AB 1742 proposed changes to how legal summons could be served, including expanding methods that could have impacted commercial properties and on-site staff.
BOMA/GLA members raised concerns about:
- Increased liability for building staff
- Confusion around proper service procedures
- Potential disruptions to daily operations
Armed with member feedback, we engaged directly alongside our coalition partners—helping get the bill pulled and stopping it from moving forward this legislative session.
How It Impacts You
This outcome protects property managers and building teams from new compliance burdens and legal ambiguity that could have affected day-to-day operations.
Just as importantly, this is a clear example of how member feedback directly drives results. Your input helped shape our messaging and ensured policymakers understood the real operational impacts on commercial buildings. Thank you!
Stay Connected
We will continue monitoring legislation that impacts building operations, liability, and property management practices.
To stay involved and help shape future advocacy efforts, join one of our policy committees, where these issues are actively discussed and addressed.
Be on the lookout for future surveys; your feedback directly shapes how we advocate on legislation impacting your buildings.
