AB-1603 (Schultz): Department of Pesticide Regulation: chlorpyrifos: quarterly report
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Legislation Details
Bill Name: Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): Department of Pesticide Regulation
Bill Number: AB-1603
Bill Author(s): Assembly Member Nick Schultz
Legislative Session / Year: 2026
State: California
AVFCA Position: Support
Bill Synopsis: This bill would prohibit the Department of Pesticide Regulation from registering or reregistering a pesticide that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as defined, that are intentionally added as active or inert ingredients. The bill would, commencing January 1, 2028, prohibit a person from manufacturing, distributing, or selling those pesticides unless a specified statement is included on the label. The bill would classify a registered pesticide that contains PFAS that are intentionally added as active or inert ingredients as a restricted material subject to the above-described permitting requirement, and would require specified statements to be included on the permit and a public disclosure by the department of its use. The bill would require the director, on or before January 1, 2028, to prescribe the time when, and the conditions under which, a PFAS-restricted material may be used or possessed in different areas of the state, and would authorize the director to prohibit the use or possession of a PFAS-restricted material in those areas.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1603
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Effective Date if Passed: 01/01/2030
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Referred to Assembly Policy Committee(s)
Introduced
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05/06/26 has been Set FOR Hearing ON 14-MAY-26 Upon adjournment of Session
04/15/26 "From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR."
04/09/26 has been Set FOR Hearing ON 14-APR-26 1:30 p.m.
03/26/26 Re-referred to Com. on E.S and T.M.
03/19/26 From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.S & T.M. Read second time and amended.
02/09/26 Referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
01/17/26 From printer. May be heard in committee February 16.
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