AB-1143
Energy & Environment

State Fire Marshal: home hardening certification program.

Engrossed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a new home hardening certification program to reduce wildfire risks by January 2027.
  • Requires battery backup systems for automatic garage door openers in wildfire-prone areas.
  • Creates a monthly advisory committee to oversee wildfire safety programs and share best practices.
  • Authorizes state funding for fire safety training and product certification programs.

Summary

Assembly Member Bennett's proposal to establish a home hardening certification program aims to reduce fire risks in California's wildland-urban interface areas through targeted improvements during property renovations. The State Fire Marshal's Wildfire Mitigation Advisory Committee would develop this program by January 2027, identifying specific measures property owners can implement to align existing buildings with current wildland-urban interface building standards.

The legislation expands the Office of the State Fire Marshal's existing wildfire safety programs by adding emergency battery backup requirements for automatic garage door openers to both training materials and the Wildland-Urban Interface Products listing. These additions complement current requirements covering exterior materials, windows, vents, decking, and roofing components.

The bill outlines monthly meetings of the Wildfire Mitigation Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from state agencies, fire services, insurance companies, building industries, and academic institutions. While committee members serve without compensation, they receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in performing their duties. The Office of the State Fire Marshal may access Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund resources, pending legislative appropriation, to develop the certification program.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Water
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Water
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Senate Governmental Organization Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Governmental Organization Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources and Water] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 1143 Bennett Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Contacts

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Shannon GroveR
Senator
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Benjamin AllenD
Senator
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Henry SternD
Senator
Committee Member
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Monique LimonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Melissa HurtadoD
Senator
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Shannon GroveR
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Benjamin AllenD
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Henry SternD
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Committee Member
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Monique LimonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Melissa HurtadoD
Senator
Committee Member
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Steve BennettD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
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John LairdD
Senator
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Introduced By

Steve Bennett
Steve BennettD
California State Assembly Member
40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

Latest Voting History

July 8, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a new home hardening certification program to reduce wildfire risks by January 2027.
  • Requires battery backup systems for automatic garage door openers in wildfire-prone areas.
  • Creates a monthly advisory committee to oversee wildfire safety programs and share best practices.
  • Authorizes state funding for fire safety training and product certification programs.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Steve Bennett
Steve BennettD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Bennett's proposal to establish a home hardening certification program aims to reduce fire risks in California's wildland-urban interface areas through targeted improvements during property renovations. The State Fire Marshal's Wildfire Mitigation Advisory Committee would develop this program by January 2027, identifying specific measures property owners can implement to align existing buildings with current wildland-urban interface building standards.

The legislation expands the Office of the State Fire Marshal's existing wildfire safety programs by adding emergency battery backup requirements for automatic garage door openers to both training materials and the Wildland-Urban Interface Products listing. These additions complement current requirements covering exterior materials, windows, vents, decking, and roofing components.

The bill outlines monthly meetings of the Wildfire Mitigation Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from state agencies, fire services, insurance companies, building industries, and academic institutions. While committee members serve without compensation, they receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in performing their duties. The Office of the State Fire Marshal may access Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund resources, pending legislative appropriation, to develop the certification program.

40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Water
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Water
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Senate Governmental Organization Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Governmental Organization Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources and Water] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 1143 Bennett Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Latest Voting History

July 8, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Contacts

Profile
Shannon GroveR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Benjamin AllenD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Henry SternD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Monique LimonD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Melissa HurtadoD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 8 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 2
Select All Legislators
Profile
Shannon GroveR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Benjamin AllenD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Henry SternD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Monique LimonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Melissa HurtadoD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Steve BennettD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
John LairdD
Senator
Committee Member