SB 1090 Protects Wildfire Survivors | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 2m

After the Eaton Fire destroyed homes in Altadena, California, a new bill—Senate Bill 1090—just passed a key legislative committee to give wildfire survivors more time to rebuild without fear of developers snapping up their land. Designed to block predatory multi-unit housing developments on burned lots, the bill protects homeowners from lowball offers and unfair zoning laws meant for unaffected areas. Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, the bill’s author, emphasized that survivors aren’t asking for handouts—they’re asking for breathing room to recover. While critics argue the bill doesn’t address…