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    AB-1143
    Energy & Environment

    State Fire Marshal: home hardening certification program.

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    CA
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    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 Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    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

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Steve BennettD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Steve BennettD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Committee Member

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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

    View 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 Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    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

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

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Steve BennettD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 8 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 2
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Steve BennettD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Committee Member