CA AB1604

Bans intentionally added bisphenol A (BPA) in paper receipts provided to consumers starting January 1, 2027, and bans all intentionally added bisphenols starting January 1, 2028

Applies to businesses that accept cash, credit, or debit payments, excluding health care providers and nonprofits with annual gross sales under $2 million

Violations punishable by civil penalties up to $5,000 for first offense and up to $10,000 for subsequent violations, with penalties deposited into the Toxic Substances Control Account

Requires manufacturers replacing bisphenols to use the least toxic alternative and prohibits substitution with chemicals known to cause cancer, reproductive harm, or listed as Candidate Chemicals by the Department of Toxic Substances Control

Enforceable by the Department of Toxic Substances Control, Attorney General, district attorneys, county counsel, or city attorneys, with prevailing plaintiffs entitled to attorney's fees and costs