CA SB1137

Establishes "health protection zones" (areas within 3,200 feet of sensitive receptors like homes, schools, and hospitals) and prohibits new oil and gas operations in these zones starting January 1, 2023, with limited exceptions for public health threats, court orders, and well abandonment.

Requires operators to submit sensitive receptor inventories and maps by July 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, identifying all residences, schools, daycare centers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other sensitive receptors within 3,200 feet of their wells and production facilities.

Mandates all oil and gas facilities in health protection zones comply with health and safety standards starting January 1, 2025, including limits on noise and light, dust control, vapor emission controls, and chemical analysis of produced water.

Requires operators to develop, submit by January 1, 2025, and implement by January 1, 2027 leak detection and response plans with continuous emissions monitoring systems and alarm protocols for facilities in health protection zones.

Requires operators to contact property owners and tenants within 3,200 feet at least 30 days before drilling and offer baseline and follow-up water testing at operator expense, with results provided to water quality control boards and affected parties within 120 days of drilling completion.