AB-2472 • 2026

Emergency services: catastrophic plans.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Committee on Emergency Management (A) - (Assembly Members Ransom (Chair), Bains, Bennett, and Calderon)
Last action: 2026-05-14
Official status: In committee: Held under submission.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific details on timelines or funding for catastrophic plans.

Emergency Services: Catastrophic Plans

The bill requires the Office of Emergency Services (OES) in California to create detailed plans for handling very large disasters, involving state and local agencies.

What This Bill Does

Requires OES to make catastrophic plans.
Involves state and local emergency management agencies when making these plans.

Who It Names or Affects

The Office of Emergency Services (OES) in California
State and local emergency management agencies

Terms To Know

Catastrophic plans: Detailed plans for handling very large disasters.
Office of Emergency Services (OES): A part of the California government that deals with emergencies and disasters.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify how much money will be used to create these plans.
Does not say when OES must finish making the catastrophic plans.

Bill History

2026-05-14 California Legislative Information
In committee: Held under submission.
2026-04-15 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
2026-03-24 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (March 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-03-10 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
2026-03-09 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.M. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-09 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on E.M.
2026-02-21 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
2026-02-20 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2472, as amended, Committee on Emergency Management.
Emergency services: catastrophic plans.
Existing law, the California Emergency Services Act, establishes the Office of Emergency Services (OES) within the office of the Governor, and sets forth its powers and duties, including responsibility for addressing natural, technological, or manmade disasters and emergencies, including activities necessary to prevent, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of emergencies and disasters to people and property.
This bill would require OES, in consultation with relevant state and local agencies, to develop catastrophic plans, as described.

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