AB 1995: State Fire Marshal: lithium battery working group: membership: funding.
The bill aims to improve fire safety in California by addressing concerns related to lithium batteries and associated charging infrastructure. A working group, composed of experts in the field, will be convened to identify safety issues and recommend solutions to the state fire marshal. The group's research and findings must be completed by January 1, 2028. The bill will allocate funds from a special revolving fund to support the working group and address building safety concerns associated with lithium batteries and charging infrastructure.
| May. 14, 2026 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| Apr. 29, 2026 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Apr. 14, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Mar. 02, 2026 | Referred to Com. on E.M. |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 20. |