Assembly BillPassed first houseHealth and Safety
AB 1642: Wildfires: contamination standards.
What AB 1642 does, verified August 15, 2026
This bill aims to establish health-based standards for investigating and cleaning up lead and asbestos contamination after wildfires. The Department of Toxic Substances Control will create emergency regulations within two years, specifying science-informed standards for removal procedures. Additionally, the department will develop regulations for hazardous chemicals, ensuring safe reoccupancy and preventing cancer cases related to wildfires. The regulations will be established in consultation with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, and the bill will take effect immediately.
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Last action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (2026-08-13)Alert me
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (August 13). |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Jul. 02, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jul. 02, 2026 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (July 1). |