AB-1691 (Dixon): Marine resources: copper-based antifouling paint: standards, studies, and best methods
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Legislation Details
Bill Name: Marine resources: copper-based antifouling paint: standards, studies, and best methods
Bill Number: AB-1691
Bill Author(s): Assembly Member Diane B. Dixon
Legislative Session / Year: 2025
State: California
AVFCA Position: Support
Bill Synopsis: This bill focuses on reevaluating copper-based antifouling boat paint products to assess their environmental impact, addressing the elevated copper concentrations in California's saltwater harbors, bays, and marinas by mandating a collaboration between the California Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Pesticide Regulation and water control boards to study the effectiveness of low-leach-rate paints and develop best methods to mitigate environmental concerns related to copper discharge.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1691
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Effective Date if Passed: 01/01/2029
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04/01/26 has been Set FOR Hearing ON 08-APR-26 9 a.m.
03/11/26 From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 10). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
02/24/26 Set FOR Hearing ON 10-MAR-26 1:30 p.m.
02/17/26 Referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
02/04/26 From printer. May be heard in committee March 6.
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