Hazardous materials: metal shredding facilities.

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 adds a new chapter to the Health and Safety Code that requires metal shredding plants to obtain permits, submit detailed safety, inventory and closure plans, and make key information publicly available. It gives the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) power to enforce the rules, collect fees, and monitor air quality, while imposing liability insurance and financial‑assurance requirements. The purpose is to protect human health and the environment from hazardous releases linked to metal shredding operations.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 42. Noes 6. Page 6816.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 28, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Hearing
  Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials · Jun 30, 2026
• Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Hearing
  Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials · Jun 16, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jan 22, 2026

History

1. May 4, 2026Referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
2. Jan 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 3302.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. Jan 27, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. Jan 26, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. Jan 22, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
6. Jan 22, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 3270.) (January 22).
7. Jan 21, 2026Set for hearing January 22.
8. Jan 20, 2026January 20 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. Jan 15, 2026Set for hearing January 20.
10. Jan 13, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 3213.) (January 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Jan 7, 2026Set for hearing January 13.
12. Jan 5, 2026Re-referred to Com. on E.Q.

The 12 most recent of 17 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Anna Caballero (D) · sponsor
• Allen
• Caballero

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