CA SB964

Requires government agencies and their contractors to submit a plan to the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment before applying chemicals outdoors in residential areas, defined as residential neighborhoods, schools, daycare centers, parks, recreational facilities, or other locations where infants and children spend time.

Prohibits application of chemicals outdoors in residential areas if peer-reviewed scientific literature or studies show the chemical may cause genetic damage, birth defects, cancer, or nervous or reproductive system harm.

Prohibits chemical application in residential areas until health impact studies are completed and independently peer-reviewed if such literature or studies have not yet been finished.

Requires the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to conduct independent review of health impacts, examining relevant scientific literature and peer-reviewed studies on adverse effects to infants and children.

Requires the office to hold at least one public meeting annually to present findings and accept testimony on chemicals for which application plans have been submitted, and exempts private property applications by property owners.