Wildfire safety: fire protection building standards: defensible space requirements: The California Wildfire Mitigation Strategic Planning 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. Vetoed
8. Signed into Law

Summary

SB 326 would have established the California Wildfire Mitigation Strategic Planning Act, requiring the State Fire Marshal’s office to produce forecasts, a planning framework, and an annual mitigation‑scenario report. It adds building‑material standards, a 100‑foot defensible‑space requirement with an ember‑resistant zone, and authorizes grant programs for fire‑prevention inspections and home‑hardening. The governor vetoed the bill and the veto was sustained.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3412.) Ordered to the Senate. · Sep 12, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 20, 2025
• Natural Resources Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources · Jul 7, 2025
• Emergency Management Committee Hearing
  Emergency Management · Jun 30, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025

History

1. Mar 2, 2026Veto sustained.
2. Mar 2, 2026Stricken from file.
3. Oct 11, 2025Vetoed by the Governor.
4. Oct 11, 2025In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
5. Sep 23, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
6. Sep 13, 2025In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
7. Sep 13, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 3032.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
8. Sep 12, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3412.) Ordered to the Senate.
9. Sep 4, 2025Read third time and amended.
10. Sep 4, 2025Ordered to third reading.
11. Sep 3, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
12. Sep 2, 2025Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.

The 12 most recent of 37 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Becker · sponsor
• Laird
• Pellerin
• Stern

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