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AB-2183 • 2026

Pest control.

Pest control.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Alanis
Last action
2026-02-20
Official status
From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on which aspects of the stated goals are being updated or how these changes will be implemented.

Changes to Pest Control Laws

The bill makes minor, non-substantive changes to the stated goals of existing laws about pest control operations.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes nonsubstantive changes to the purposes of certain provisions governing pest control operations.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who follow pest control rules
  • Agencies that enforce pest control regulations

Terms To Know

nonsubstantive changes
Changes to words or phrases that do not change the meaning or effect of a law.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not affect how pest control is carried out.
  • It only updates the reasons why certain rules exist, but these reasons are not legally binding.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  2. 2026-02-19 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2183, as introduced, Alanis.
Pest control.
Existing law sets forth the purposes of certain provisions governing pest control operations.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those purposes.

Current Bill Text

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