AB-794 (Gabriel): California Safe Drinking Water Act: emergency regulations
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Legislation Details
Bill Name: California Safe Drinking Water Act: emergency regulations
Bill Number: AB-794
Bill Author(s): Assembly Member Jesse Gabriel
Legislative Session / Year: 2025
State: California
AVFCA Position: Support
Bill Synopsis: The bill mandates the State Water Resources Control Board to establish new primary drinking water standards for certain hazardous substances known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), aiming to strengthen the regulatory framework for protecting public health related to drinking water, particularly concerning harmful substances like PFAS.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB794
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Effective Date if Passed: 01/01/2026
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06/12/25: Ordered to inactive file at the request of Assembly Member Gabriel.
05/23/25: From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 3.)
05/20/25: Set FOR Hearing ON 23-MAY-25 Upon adjournment of Session
04/23/25: In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
04/09/25: From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (April 8).
03/28/25: Set FOR Hearing ON 08-APR-25 1:30 p.m.
03/03/25: Referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
02/19/25: From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
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