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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 107260) to Part 2 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to public health.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Wildfire Smoke and Health Outcomes Data Act, aims to address the lack of comprehensive data on the health impacts of wildfire smoke in California. Recognizing the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires driven by climate change, the bill requires the State Department of Public Health, in consultation with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force, to create a statewide integrated wildfire smoke and health data platform by July 1, 2028. The platform will integrate data from multiple sources, including federal, state, local agencies, and academic institutions, to provide a comprehensive understanding of wildfire smoke's negative health effects on California's population. The bill mandates the development of protocols for data sharing, documentation, and quality control, as well as the creation of data products that track air pollution concentrations, population exposure, and adverse health outcomes related to wildfire smoke. Additionally, the bill establishes the Wildfire Smoke and Health Administration Fund, which will be used to support the collection, management, and improvement of wildfire smoke and health data, with funding available through legislative appropriation and voluntary donations from various entities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Marie Alvarado-Gil (D)*,
Juan Alanis (R),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Stan Ellis (R),
Brian Jones (R),
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R),
Susan Rubio (D),
Tony Strickland (R),
Last Action
May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (on 05/23/2025)
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