AB 588: State Fire Marshal: lithium battery working group: membership: funding.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 3, 2026

What AB 588 does, verified February 3, 2026

The state fire marshal will convene a lithium battery working group to identify safety issues associated with lithium batteries and charging infrastructure. The group will deliver their research, findings, and recommendations by January 1, 2027. The working group will be composed of specified members selected by the state fire marshal. The bill will make funds available to support the working group and address building safety concerns related to lithium batteries and charging infrastructure. The funds will be used to enhance building safety for residential and commercial occupancies.

Bill journey

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2In CommitteeCurrent

3First Chamber FloorPending

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5GovernorPending

6ChapteredPending

Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me

Author and sponsors

Asm. Darshana PatelAuthor · California State Assembly

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Recent actions15 total · showing 5

Feb. 02, 2026	From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Jan. 31, 2026	Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
May. 23, 2025	In committee: Held under submission.
May. 07, 2025	In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Apr. 29, 2025	From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 28). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

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