Assembly BillFailedHealth and Safety
AB 916: Safer Soap Act.
What AB 916 does, verified February 3, 2026
This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of consumer body wash and hand soap containing certain ingredients in California, starting January 1, 2028. The prohibited ingredients include benzalkonium chloride and others. Manufacturers of hand soap or body wash must register with the Department of Toxic Substances Control and pay a registration charge. The department will issue a notice of violation for non-compliance and impose penalties of $10,000 or more. The bill also authorizes the Attorney General to bring an action in court to restrain a person from violating the provisions.
Bill journey
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2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| 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. |
| Apr. 29, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Mar. 26, 2025 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH. |
| Mar. 24, 2025 | Re-referred to Com. on E.S & T.M. |