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CA AB1553

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Damon Connolly

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to allow lead agencies to send required public notices via electronic mail instead of direct mailing when recipients have affirmatively requested electronic delivery

  • Applies to notices for environmental impact reports, negative declarations, and related CEQA determinations that currently require direct mailing to property owners and occupants

  • Maintains existing notice requirements for projects involving burning of municipal wastes, hazardous waste, or refuse-derived fuel, which require mailing to owners and occupants within 1/4 mile of the project site

  • Introduced by Assembly Member Connolly on January 8, 2026, and amended March 16, 2026

Legislative Description

California Environmental Quality Act: notice: direct mailing: electronic mail.

Last Action

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources3/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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