Loading chat...

CA SB1423

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Henry Stern

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Moves the deadline for the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program implementation report from July 1, 2028 to January 1, 2028
  • Requires the joint powers authority (Office of Emergency Services and Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) to submit the report to the Legislature six months earlier than originally mandated
  • Report must evaluate cost-effectiveness of wildfire mitigation compared to other structure hardening and vegetation management programs
  • Report must include data on statewide wildfire risk reduction, geographic distribution of financial assistance awards, funding sources, and barriers to completing awarded projects
  • Program provides financial assistance for fire-resistant retrofitting of homes, businesses, and public buildings and remains in effect until July 1, 2029

Legislative Description

Wildfire prevention: California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program.

Last Action

Referred to Coms. on E.M. and N.R. & W.

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Emergency Management3/4/2026
Rules2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available