Fuel-burning portable devices.

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. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill bans the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of decorative tabletop devices that burn liquid or gel fuels unless they meet the ASTM F3363 safety standard. It applies to devices manufactured on or after Jan 1 2027 and treats violations as unfair competition under the Business and Professions Code. The goal is to reduce serious burn injuries and deaths linked to these products.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0. Page 3867.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 15, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 27, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Apr 14, 2026
• Judiciary
  Senate Judiciary Committee · Apr 14, 2026
• Emergency Management Committee Hearing
  Emergency Management · Mar 24, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
3. Apr 27, 2026April 27 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4. Apr 17, 2026Set for hearing April 27.
5. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0. Page 3867.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 9, 2026Set for hearing April 14.
7. Apr 8, 2026Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
8. Mar 24, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on RLS. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0. Page 3657.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
9. Mar 10, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
10. Mar 4, 2026Set for hearing March 24.
11. Feb 18, 2026Referred to Com. on E.M.
12. Jan 6, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 5.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Cortese · sponsor

Bill text

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