Legislation that impacts the community association industry does not wait for CAI’s organizational boundaries. It also does not stop at state lines where CAI has chapters. In several states without a formal CAI chapter or legislative action committee presence, state lawmakers are actively considering legislative proposals that may shape the future of the industry’s work, businesses, and collective voice.
These moments matter. They represent risk and opportunity, including the opportunity to protect and advance the industry, which requires engagement from members everywhere. As a dedicated CAI advocate, your support, awareness, and advocacy can make a meaningful difference in states where our footprint is still growing and where the stakes are high.
CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team supports public policies that protect community association self-governance and promote civility through its network of state legislative action committees, as well as with volunteer advocates in states that do not have formally established LACs.
LACs monitor state legislation, educate lawmakers, and protect the interests of those living and working in community associations. Each committee includes homeowner leaders, community managers, and representatives from community association business partners who volunteer their time. When a state does not have a LAC, the CAI Government and Public Affairs team works with CAI members and other stakeholders in the state to connect with state legislators on issues impacting the community association housing model.
To date, CAI is actively advocating in the following non-LAC states:
Delaware. CAI has a legislative task force of members representing the industry to review potential legislative proposals in the state for 2026. These proposals largely focus on updates to the Delaware Common Interest Ownership Act.
Kansas. CAI is supporting SB 144, which allows homeowners associations to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for solar panel installation and placement on the rooftop of a residential property. CAI supports environmental and energy efficiency policies that recognize and respect the governance and contractual obligations of community association residents as the best mechanism to enact sustainable environmental policies.
Louisiana. CAI’s Louisiana Chapter’s legislative subcommittee is currently reviewing the Louisiana Planned Community Act, passed in 2023, for potential updates to best support implementation on behalf of the industry. This will be an ongoing effort throughout 2026.
Mississippi. SB 2644 was introduced this year, which would cap fees that homeowners associations and their management companies can charge for preparing and delivering estoppel certificates at $200 if no delinquent amount is owed, and the certificate is delivered within 10 building days of the request. This legislation also proposes an additional $50 charge for expediated processing within three business days. CAI opposes to this legislation and arbitrary fee cap and recognizes the preparer of the disclosure documents and resale certificates incurs expenses relating to the preparation and production of such documents, and supports the right of the preparer to charge a reasonable fee for such transactions.
Nebraska. CAI is monitoring several bills that will positively impact the community association industry, including LB 1251, improving a homeowners association lien procedure, and LB 1041, allowing an association to regulate accessory dwelling units in their communities.
New Mexico. CAI is analyzing HB 17, which impacts accessory dwelling units in residential areas and multifamily housing in commercial zones and regions near public transit—under section two there is a caveat which states a local ordinance, policy, regulation, neighborhood, or homeowners association restriction implemented after the effective date of this 2026 act shall not be a basis for a delay or a denial of a building permit for an accessory dwelling unit.
Oklahoma. CAI has established a legislative task force to advocate on behalf of the industry in Oklahoma City. Several bills are pending in Oklahoma, which may impact community associations if passed, including HB 4060 on solar panels, SB 1519 on home-based businesses, HB 2264 impacting lien processes, and HB 2800 impacting fee caps in the state.
West Virginia. CAI is hosting its second annual CAI West Virginia Advocacy Day in Charleston, W.Va. on March 4. This event allows CAI members and advocates to connect with West Virginia legislators about the resources CAI has to offer on industry public policies. If anyone is interested in participating in this event, please contact CAI’s Government & Public Affairs team.
CAI’s advocacy efforts are the strongest when they are collective. Right now, our industry needs champions willing to step forward beyond chapter boundaries. By signing up to advocate in non-chapter states, you ensure lawmakers hear informed, credible voices when decisions are being made that affect us all. This allows CAI to shape smart policy and build a stronger foundation with legislators for future chapters to grow. This is your moment to act. Add your voice and lend your industry expertise no matter what state you are in.
Please let CAI’s Government & Public Affairs team know at government@caionline.org if you are interested in supporting CAI’s advocacy initiatives in any of these states. If you reside or work in a state without a CAI chapter, we encourage you to join, build CAI’s network, and benefit from CAI’s resources.
Learn more about 2026 state legislative trends impacting community associations and what’s happening in your state, visit CAI’s Legislative and Public Policy tracking map.
