Senate BillPassed first houseFish and Game
SB 1305: Wildlife: bears.
What SB 1305 does, verified August 15, 2026
<blockquote> <p>This bill amends existing wildlife management laws to exclude grizzly bears from current regulations on taking black and brown or cinnamon bears. It requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop and publish a roadmap by June 30, 2030, evaluating the feasibility and advisability of reintroducing grizzly bears in California, including ecological benefits and community impacts. The bill prohibits reintroduction until completion of this roadmap, scientific determinations on biological viability, and consultation with Native American tribes and affected communities.</p> </blockquote>
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
✓In CommitteeComplete
✓First Chamber FloorComplete
4Second ChamberCurrent
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (2026-08-13)Alert me
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| Aug. 05, 2026 | August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |
| Jul. 02, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jul. 01, 2026 | From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 2.) (June 30). |
| Jun. 04, 2026 | Referred to Com. on W., P., & W. |