SB-1031 (Blakespear): Solid waste: compostable products
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Legislation Details
Bill Name: Solid waste: compostable products
Bill Number: SB-1031
Bill Author(s): Senator Catherine S. Blakespear
Legislative Session / Year: 2026
State: California
AVFCA Position: Support
Bill Synopsis: This bill updates California's rules for products labeled "compostable" or "home compostable." It adds a strict cap - no more than 100 parts per million total organic fluorine - to block PFAS chemicals from entering compost systems. It also requires independent certification, alignment with organic waste standards, and clear visual labels so consumers and facilities can tell them apart from regular trash. The changes are needed to protect soil, water, and health from persistent toxins, cut down on misleading packaging, and make sure compostable items actually break down properly instead of clogging landfills.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1031
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Referred to Senate Rules Committee
Introduced
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05/07/26 has been Set FOR Hearing ON 14-MAY-26 Upon adjournment of Session
04/22/26 has been Set FOR Hearing ON 04-MAY-26 10 a.m.
04/16/26 "Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR."
04/15/26 "From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (April 15)."
03/25/26 "From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS
02/18/26 Referred to Com. on RLS.
02/11/26 From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 13.
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