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CA SB426

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marie Alvarado-Gil

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts defensible space maintenance projects from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review when undertaken or approved by a public agency
  • Applies to defensible space requirements under Government Code Section 51182 and Public Resources Code Section 4291, which mandate property owners maintain fire-safe clearance around structures in high-risk areas
  • Requires no state reimbursement to local agencies because they can levy fees or assessments to cover implementation costs
  • Introduced by Senator Alvarado-Gil on February 18, 2025

Legislative Description

California Environmental Quality Act: defensible space.

Last Action

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Environmental Quality2/26/2025
Rules2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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