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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.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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