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CA SB870
Bill
Status
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dave Cortese
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or distribution in California of fuel-burning portable devices manufactured on or after January 1, 2027, that do not comply with ASTM F3363-25 safety standard for "Unvented Liquid/Gel Fuel-Burning Portable Devices"
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Addresses hazards from devices burning pourable liquid fuels (isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, bioethanol) including "flame jetting" when fuel is added to hot burners and "pool fires" from spilled fuel, which can cause third-degree burns in less than one second
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Cites U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission data reporting 2 deaths and at least 60 serious burn injuries since 2019 related to these products
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Establishes that violations constitute unfair competition, enforceable under Business and Professions Code Section 17200 and related provisions
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Introduced by Senator Cortese on January 5, 2026, and amended March 10, 2026
Legislative Description
Fuel-burning portable devices.
Last Action
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
3/10/2026