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CA AB2143

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jacqui Irwin

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits online marketplaces from accepting payment for noxious weeds when delivery is to a California address
  • Defines "online marketplace" as any electronic platform that facilitates third-party sales, payments, storage, or delivery of products into the state
  • Violations constitute a misdemeanor under existing plant quarantine and pest control enforcement provisions
  • Creates a state-mandated local program by expanding criminal liability, though no state reimbursement to local agencies is required
  • Introduced by Assembly Member Irwin on February 18, 2026, and amended March 16, 2026

Legislative Description

Invasive species: noxious weeds: online marketplaces.

Last Action

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

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/16/2026

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