Governor Newsom Signs Wildfire Recovery Package With New Smoke Damage, Mortgage Protections

Newsom signs laws requiring wildfire smoke cleanup coverage, expanding mortgage relief

“These new protections will make insurer obligations clearer and give homeowners more financial flexibility when they need it most,” the governor said.

Governor Gavin Newsom signs wildfire recovery legislation package

According to the California Department of Insurance, as of March 2026, nearly 42,000 insurance claims have been filed, with more than 40,000 at least partially paid, totaling $23.7 billion.

Governor signs mortgage relief bills for L.A. County and state wildfire victims

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Tuesday extending mortgage relief to victims of the January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles County and other state disasters.

Gov. Newsom signs wildfire recovery package to improve testing standards, strengthen insurance coverage

Newsom's office said the four newly signed bills continue the state's work to help wildfire survivors recover.

Governor Newsom Signs Wildfire Recovery Package With New Smoke Damage, Mortgage Protections

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a package of four bills that will help wildfire survivors rebuild their homes while boosting protections for residents dealing with smoke damage, insurance claims, and […] The post Governor Newsom Signs Wildfire Recovery Package With New Smoke Damage, Mortgage Protections appeared first on edhat.

Newsom, in Altadena, signs laws to strengthen wildfire recovery system

The governor signed the bills at a meeting with fire survivors, advocates, community leaders and the bill authors.