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CA AB2330

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tasha Boerner Horvath

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "cold spa" as a structure for brief therapeutic immersion in water maintained between 35-60 degrees Fahrenheit, including cold plunge tanks and cold immersion pools

  • Requires cold spas to include mechanical recirculation systems that continuously or intermittently circulate, filter, and disinfect water

  • Permits use of ozone and ultraviolet (UV) disinfection technologies, which may eliminate the need to drain and refill after each use if water quality standards are maintained

  • Establishes state preemption, prohibiting local governments from adopting stricter regulations on cold spas regarding lifeguard staffing, medical personnel, construction classifications, water replacement frequency, or permitting standards

  • Allows cold spas to operate without onsite lifeguards when following an approved operational safety plan with posted supervision and warning signage

Legislative Description

Public health: cold spas.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on HEALTH.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Health3/9/2026

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