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CA SB793

Bill

Status

Passed

10/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bob Archuleta

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of counterfeit lighters that infringe on intellectual property rights protected by federal or state law

  • Prohibits the sale or distribution of unsafe lighters that fail to meet ASTM International standards (F400 for cigar/cigarette/pipe lighters, F2201 for fireplace/grill/utility lighters and gas matches)

  • Defines "lighter" as any electrical or mechanical fuel-operated device intended for igniting cigars, cigarettes, fireplaces, grills, pipes, or utilities

  • Exempts interstate transportation of counterfeit or unsafe lighters and storage in warehouses or distribution centers not open to the public for retail sale

  • Adds Part 7.5 (commencing with Section 14945) to Division 12 of the Health and Safety Code

Legislative Description

Public safety: lighters: standards: prohibition.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 235, Statutes of 2025.

10/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/9/2025
Judiciary7/1/2025
Emergency Management6/9/2025
Judiciary4/8/2025
Governmental Organization3/12/2025
Rules2/21/2025

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