AB 2137: Occupational safety and health: fabrication activities: slab solid surface products.
<p>The bill amends existing occupational safety and health standards in California, focusing on slab solid surface product fabrication activities. It requires the Department of Industrial Relations to develop an application and certification process for fabrication shops by January 1, 2028, allowing shops to continue operations during this period with a deposit fee.</p> <p>Starting July 1, 2028, the department will grant three-year certifications to shops meeting specified safety criteria. The bill establishes regulatory fees for certification and renewal, and authorizes suspension or revocation of certification in cases of gross negligence.</p> <p>The legislation prohibits individuals from engaging in fabrication activities without a valid certification or pending application after July 1, 2028. It also restricts suppliers from providing slab solid surface products to uncertified entit…
| May. 14, 2026 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| May. 06, 2026 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Apr. 23, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Apr. 16, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on L. & E. |
| Apr. 15, 2026 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. Read second time and amended. |