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Illegal dumping.

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

CA SB 1396 · Senate Bill · 2025–2026

Stage
In committee
Started in
Senate
Sponsor
Suzette Valladares
Latest action
Mar 4, 2026

What it does

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.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Mar 4, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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