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AB 2577: Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986: settlements: attorney’s fees.
What AB 2577 does, verified September 1, 2026
This bill amends the Health and Safety Code to require settlements in public interest cases related to toxic substances under Proposition 65 to provide a public benefit and be in the public interest. The court must also determine that the settlement reduces exposure to the listed chemical or provides a warning that complies with the act. Attorney's fees will be awarded if the Attorney General objects to the fees set forth in the settlement. The bill also establishes a procedure for the court to enter an award of attorney's fees. The changes aim to further the purposes of Proposition 65.
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. (2026-08-31)Alert me
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| Aug. 31, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 25, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 18, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |