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AB 1285: State Fire Marshal: lithium-ion battery facilities: guidance.
What AB 1285 does, verified December 6, 2025
The state fire marshal is required to encourage the adoption of fire prevention measures by education, engineering, and enforcement. This bill aims to develop specific fire prevention, response, and recovery measures for utility-grade lithium-ion battery storage facilities. The state fire marshal will work with the office of emergency services to create these measures. The goal is to enhance public safety in these facilities.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 637, Statutes of 2025. (2025-09-04)Alert me
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| Oct. 11, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 637, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct. 11, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 15, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4:30 p.m. |
| Sep. 04, 2025 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 2524.). |
| Sep. 04, 2025 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
Latest bill textChaptered version, October 11, 2025 · 230 words
Assembly Bill No. 1285
CHAPTER 637
An act to add Section 13105.3 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to public safety.
[ Approved by Governor October 11, 2025. Filed with Secretary of State October 11, 2025. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1285, Committee on Emergency Management. State Fire Marshal: lithium-ion battery facilities: guidance.
Existing law requires the State Fire Marshal to encourage the adoption of fire prevention measures by means of education, engineering, and enforcement and to prepare or cause to be prepared for dissemination information relating to the subject of fire prevention and extinguishment.
This bill would require the State Fire Marshal, in consultation with the Office of Emergency Services, to develop fire prevention, response, and recovery measures for utility grade lithium-ion battery storage facilities, as specified.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 13105.3 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:13105.3.
The State Fire Marshal, in consultation with the Office of Emergency Services, shall develop fire prevention, response, and recovery measures for utility grade lithium-ion battery storage facilities.(a) The measures shall include best practices for the health and safety of emergency services personnel.
(b) The measures shall include best practices for owners and operators to share timely and accurate information with local emergency managers and public safety agencies regarding incidents.
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