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CA AB2647
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Calderon
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AI Summary
- Exempts advanced nuclear reactors from California's existing moratorium on certifying new nuclear fission thermal powerplants
- Defines "advanced nuclear reactor" as a fission or fusion system with enhanced safety features, reduced waste generation, and improved fuel use compared to generation II reactors, with NRC design license approval on or after January 1, 2005
- Maintains existing prohibitions for conventional nuclear plants until federal approval of fuel rod reprocessing technology and high-level nuclear waste disposal methods
- Preserves exemptions for existing Diablo Canyon Units 1 and 2 and San Onofre Units 2 and 3 from the certification restrictions
- Amends Public Resources Code Sections 25524.1 and 25524.2; requires majority vote for passage with fiscal committee review
Legislative Description
Energy: nuclear facilities: advanced nuclear reactors.
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on NAT. RES. and U. & E.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources3/16/2026
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