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AB-1285 • 2026

State Fire Marshal: lithium-ion battery facilities: guidance.

State Fire Marshal: lithium-ion battery facilities: guidance.

Energy
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Committee on Emergency Management
Last action
Official status
Chaptered
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not define 'as specified,' leaving the exact scope of the measures unclear in this text alone.

Fire Safety Guidance for Large Battery Storage Sites

This law requires the State Fire Marshal to work with the Office of Emergency Services to create safety plans for large lithium-ion battery storage facilities.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the State Fire Marshal to consult with the Office of Emergency Services on this project.
  • Directs officials to develop fire prevention measures for utility-grade lithium-ion battery sites.
  • Orders the creation of response and recovery steps for these specific facilities.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The State Fire Marshal
  • The Office of Emergency Services

Terms To Know

Utility grade lithium-ion battery storage facilities
Large energy storage sites that use rechargeable batteries, as specified in the bill.
State Fire Marshal
The state official responsible for fire prevention and safety information.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not list specific dates when the new measures must be finished.
  • The source material states the measures will be developed 'as specified' but does not detail those specifications in this summary.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Chaptered

Official Summary Text

State Fire Marshal: lithium-ion battery facilities: guidance.