AB-2586 • 2026

Fire prevention: air quality and smoke monitoring.

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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: Celeste Rodriguez
Last action: 2026-02-21
Official status: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary indicates only a nonsubstantive change is made, without specifying what this change entails or its impact on existing requirements.

Fire Prevention: Air Quality and Smoke Monitoring

AB-2586 makes a minor, non-substantive change to existing rules about air quality and smoke monitoring for fire prevention.

What This Bill Does

Makes a nonsubstantive change to an existing rule about air quality and smoke monitoring.

Who It Names or Affects

The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
The State Air Resources Board

Terms To Know

Prescribed burn: A controlled fire set by experts to reduce the risk of dangerous wildfires.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify how much money will be given for these programs.
The bill only makes a minor change and does not add new requirements or funding.

Bill History

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 2586, as introduced, Celeste Rodriguez.
Fire prevention: air quality and smoke monitoring.
Existing law requires the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the State Air Resources Board to develop and fund a program, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to enhance air quality and smoke monitoring, and to provide a public awareness campaign regarding prescribed burns.
This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to that provision.

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