State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection: defensible space requirements: ember-resistant zones: emergency regulations: California Environmental Quality Act.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill orders the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection to adopt regulations that force owners of homes in very high fire‑hazard zones to keep a 100‑foot defensible space and a 5‑foot ember‑resistant zone around each structure. Local fire agencies can adopt ordinances that follow those state rules and may adjust requirements for local conditions. The measure is urgent, taking effect immediately to meet a governor’s deadline for ember‑resistant regulations.

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Vote

Urgency clause adopted. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 74. Noes 1. Page 3206.). · Sep 10, 2025

Hearings

• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Jul 8, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 23, 2025
• Natural Resources Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources · Apr 7, 2025

History

1. Oct 13, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 731, Statutes of 2025.
2. Oct 13, 2025Approved by the Governor.
3. Sep 22, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
4. Sep 10, 2025Urgency clause adopted. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 74. Noes 1. Page 3206.).
5. Sep 9, 2025Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 2728.).
6. Sep 9, 2025In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
7. Sep 8, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
8. Sep 5, 2025Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
9. Sep 4, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
10. Sep 3, 2025Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
11. Aug 26, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
12. Aug 25, 2025From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.

The 12 most recent of 31 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Bryan · sponsor

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