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Yes: 216 • No: 2
CaliforniaAB 14552025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Office of Land Use and Climate innovation: fire hazard planning.
Sponsored By: Isaac Bryan (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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6 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 3 mixed.
State ember‑zone rules and guidance
The State Board sets ember‑resistant zone rules within five feet of structures in state responsibility areas and very high fire zones. To meet the December 31, 2025 deadline, the Board can use emergency rules that stay in place until updated and are not subject to environmental review. The Board and State Fire Marshal must post and update fuels‑management guidance, including region‑specific advice and plants to exclude from ember zones. The department cannot change inspection forms or enforcement for the ember zone until the State Fire Marshal finds the Legislature provided enough funding. A later version of the section can take effect only if this law and SB 326 both become law by January 1, 2026 and timing rules are met; if so, it replaces the earlier version on SB 326’s operative date.
Building permits need wildfire safety sign‑off
If you build or rebuild a permitted home in a very high fire zone or a state responsibility area, you must get a certification from your local building official that your plans meet wildfire building standards. After you finish, you must get a final inspection report that shows compliance. You must give these documents to your insurer if they ask.
Keep 100-foot defensible space at homes
If your home or other structure is in a state responsibility area or a locally designated very high fire hazard zone, you must keep 100 feet of defensible space on all sides. Do stronger fuel reduction from 5 to 30 feet. Keep a 5‑foot ember‑resistant zone next to walls and attached decks. Work past your property line needs the neighbor’s written consent or other legal authorization. Insurers can require a larger distance if a designated fire expert says it is needed, but not beyond your property line unless allowed by law. Trim any tree part within 10 feet of chimneys or stovepipes, clear dead wood from plants near buildings, and keep roofs free of leaves and needles.
Fire Marshal inspections and liens
The State Fire Marshal can exempt buildings with fully nonflammable exteriors or adjust clearing rules based on contents. These exemptions apply only if the owner or occupant consents in writing to interior and contents inspections. The Marshal can order removal of unsafe vegetation and place the cost as a lien on the property.
When ember‑zone rules take effect
For new buildings, the 5‑foot ember‑resistant zone starts after the State Board updates rules and guidance. For existing buildings, it starts three years after that new‑structure effective date. If the law’s interlocking conditions are met, a home that is sold (not a rental) must comply at sale or at three years, whichever comes first. Rentals must comply on the new‑structure effective date. Rules must let owners of existing buildings do the work in stages and consider costs.
Local fire rules and reimbursements
Local fire agencies can adopt defensible‑space ordinances based on state rules. They can allow alternative practices that work the same way, or set stricter local rules. If you follow an approved local alternative, you are not treated as violating the state standard for certain penalties. If the Commission on State Mandates finds state‑mandated costs, the state reimburses local agencies and school districts.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Isaac Bryan
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 9/10/2025
Item 226 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 74 • No: 1
Senate vote • 9/9/2025
Item 305 — Senate SFLOOR
Yes: 39 • No: 0
legislature vote • 7/8/2025
Vote in CS55
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 6/3/2025
Item 204 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 72 • No: 1
legislature vote • 5/23/2025
Vote in CX25
Yes: 13 • No: 0
legislature vote • 4/7/2025
Vote in CX16
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 731, Statutes of 2025.
10/13/2025SenateApproved by the Governor.
10/13/2025legislatureEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
9/22/2025legislatureUrgency clause adopted. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 74. Noes 1. Page 3206.).
9/10/2025HouseIn Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
9/9/2025HouseRead third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 2728.).
9/9/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
9/8/2025SenateRead third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
9/5/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
9/4/2025SenateRead third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
9/3/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
8/26/2025SenateFrom committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
8/25/2025SenateIn committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
8/13/2025SenateRead second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7/10/2025SenateFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (July 8).
7/9/2025SenateFrom committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
6/25/2025SenateReferred to Com. on N.R. & W.
6/18/2025SenateIn Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
6/4/2025SenateRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 72. Noes 1. Page 2019.)
6/3/2025HouseRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
5/27/2025HouseAssembly Rule 63 suspended. (Ayes 51. Noes 16. Page 1644.)
5/23/2025HouseRead second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
5/23/2025HouseFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (May 23).
5/23/2025HouseIn committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
4/23/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4/8/2025House
Bill Text
Chaptered
10/13/2025
Enrolled
9/12/2025
Amended Senate
9/5/2025
Amended Senate
9/3/2025
Amended Senate
7/10/2025
Amended Senate
6/25/2025
Amended Assembly
5/23/2025
Amended Assembly
3/24/2025
Introduced
2/21/2025