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CA AB2462
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gail Pellerin
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AI Summary
- Redefines "manufacturer" to include the person who manufactures a product and owns or is the licensee of the brand or trademark under which the product is sold in California
- Expands cost-free unsafe product return and disposal requirements to cover end consumers, recycling centers, municipal facilities, retailers, solid waste facilities, household hazardous waste collection facilities, and thrift retail stores
- Increases civil penalties from $1,000 per occurrence (max $20,000) to $2,500 per day, or $5,000 per day for intentional or knowing violations
- Creates the Product Recall Penalty Account in the State Treasury for Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to use for product collection, recycling activities, grants, and enforcement
- Authorizes referral of hazardous waste product violations to the Department of Toxic Substances Control, with penalties deposited into a separate Hazardous Product Recall Penalty Account
Legislative Description
Unsafe products: disposal: penalties.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials3/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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