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CA SB1396
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Suzette Valladares
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AI Summary
- Makes technical, nonsubstantive changes to California's existing illegal dumping law (Penal Code Section 374.3)
- Replaces semicolons for commas in listing prohibited dumping locations (highways, private property, public parks)
- Updates language from "which" to "that" and "amount to" to "be" throughout the statute
- Preserves all existing penalties: fines ranging from $250-$3,000 for infractions and $1,000-$20,000 for commercial quantity violations, plus up to 6 months jail for misdemeanors
- Introduced by Senator Valladares on February 20, 2026; requires majority vote with no fiscal impact
Legislative Description
Illegal dumping.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on RLS.
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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