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CA SB1306
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dave Cortese
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AI Summary
- Exempts chemical mixtures containing gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) at concentrations of 70% or less from California's controlled precursor chemical regulations, including permitting, reporting, and enforcement requirements
- Aligns California law with federal DEA regulations established in 2010, which designated GBL mixtures at 70% concentration or less as exempt from Controlled Substances Act requirements
- Removes compliance burdens on semiconductor manufacturers who use GBL as a specialized industrial solvent in chip fabrication processes
- Defines exempt "chemical mixtures" as containing GBL plus at least one other substance that is not solely an inert carrier or impurity
- Introduced by Senator Cortese to support California's semiconductor manufacturing competitiveness, citing that current state regulations are more restrictive than Arizona, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey
Legislative Description
Controlled substances: gamma-butyrolactone.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/4/2026
Rules2/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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