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CA AB1148

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

LaShae Sharp-Collins

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of food packaging containing intentionally added bisphenols or ortho-phthalates in California starting January 1, 2027

  • Requires the Department of Toxic Substances Control, subject to legislative appropriation, to establish threshold limits for non-intentionally added bisphenols and ortho-phthalates in food packaging

  • Bans food packaging containing bisphenols or ortho-phthalates at or above the department's threshold no sooner than one year after regulations are adopted

  • Authorizes the department to set stricter standards and to regulate tetramethyl bisphenol F (TMBPF) if it determines it poses significant health risks

  • Establishes civil or administrative penalties of up to $5,000 for first violations and up to $10,000 for subsequent violations, enforceable by the Department of Toxic Substances Control or Attorney General

Legislative Description

Food packaging: hazardous chemicals.

Last Action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Environmental Quality6/11/2025
Rules6/3/2025
Appropriations4/22/2025
Judiciary4/9/2025
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials3/10/2025

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