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SB-1396 • 2026

Illegal dumping.

Illegal dumping.

Children Crime
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Valladares
Last action
2026-03-04
Official status
Referred to Com. on RLS.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how the changes will be enforced or if there are new penalties.

Illegal Dumping Rules

The bill makes minor adjustments to existing laws regarding dumping waste and materials in unauthorized locations.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes technical, nonsubstantive changes to the rules about dumping waste or other materials in certain places without permission.

Terms To Know

Infraction
A minor violation of the law that is less serious than a misdemeanor and usually results in a fine rather than jail time.
Misdemeanor
A crime that is more serious than an infraction but not as severe as a felony, often punishable by fines or short-term imprisonment.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill only makes minor adjustments to existing laws and does not create new rules.
  • It doesn't specify how these updates will be enforced or if there are any new penalties for breaking the dumping rules.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-04 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  2. 2026-02-23 California Legislative Information

    Read first time.

  3. 2026-02-23 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.

  4. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

SB 1396, as introduced, Valladares.
Illegal dumping.
Existing law makes it unlawful to dump waste matter in certain locations, such as upon a public or private highway or road, upon private property without the consent of the owner, or in or upon a public park or other public property, as specified. Existing law also makes it unlawful to place, deposit, or dump rocks, concrete, asphalt, or dirt in certain locations, as specified. A person violating these provisions is guilty of an infraction, as specified. Existing law makes a violation of these provisions in commercial quantities, as defined, a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in a county jail and by a fine, as specified.
This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.

Current Bill Text

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