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AB-990 • 2026

Public water systems: emergency notification plan.

Public water systems: emergency notification plan.

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Sponsor
Hadwick
Last action
Official status
Senate - Inactive
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text states the bill authorizes and encourages action but does not define specific implementation details for determining 'preferred language' or listing required languages.

Public Water Systems Emergency Notification Plan

This law allows and encourages public water systems to send emergency alerts in customers' preferred languages when updating their plans, if they have the resources.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes public water systems to provide notifications in a customer's preferred language during emergencies.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Public water systems
  • Water users

Limits and Unknowns

  • Providing notifications in preferred languages is only allowed if resources are available.
  • The bill does not specify which languages must be used.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Senate - Inactive

Official Summary Text

Public water systems: emergency notification plan.