Assembly BillFailedHealth and Safety
AB 1238: California Energy Consumer Freedom Act.
What AB 1238 does, verified February 3, 2026
The bill aims to protect the use of gas appliances in residential and nonresidential buildings, as well as gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment. It prohibits state agencies and local governments from adopting or enforcing rules that restrict the use of gas appliances. The bill also prohibits the buying, selling, or use of gasoline-powered vehicles or equipment. It applies to all cities, including charter cities, and considers the issue a matter of statewide concern.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Mar. 28, 2025 | Re-referred to Com. on U. & E. |
| Mar. 27, 2025 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on U. & E. Read second time and amended. |
| Mar. 17, 2025 | Referred to Com. on U. & E. |