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CA AB1744
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dawn Addis
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AI Summary
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Prohibits sunscreen products sold in California from being labeled "reef safe," "reef friendly," "ocean safe," "marine safe," or similar terms unless free of chemical ultraviolet filters
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Specifies six banned chemical UV filters for products using reef-safe claims: avobenzone, homosalate, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene, and oxybenzone (with CAS registry numbers)
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Applies to all over-the-counter sunscreen products regulated by the FDA, including lotions, sprays, sticks, gels, and solids
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Violation of the labeling requirements constitutes a misdemeanor under California law
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Does not exempt products from existing requirements under Sections 17580 or 17580.5 requiring substantiation of environmental marketing claims
Legislative Description
Environmental advertising: sunscreen.
Last Action
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 10). Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
3/11/2026