Amended IN Assembly April 21, 2025 Amended IN Assembly April 01, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1003Introduced by Assembly Member CalderonFebruary 20, 2025 An act to amend Section 8593.25 of the Government Code, and to amend Section 107250 of, and to add Section 107251 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to public health.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1003, as amended, Calderon. Public health: emergency plans and wildfire research.Existing law requires the State Department of Public Health to develop a plan with recommendations and guidelines for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event, as defined, caused by wildfires or other sources, including establishing policies and procedures that address respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices and providing information to residents on what they should do if the air quality index hits a significant threshold. Existing law requires a county to develop a county-specific plan that addresses all of the recommendations and guidelines of the plan developed by the department.This bill would require the departments plan to be completed on or before June 30, 2026, posted on the departments internet website within 7 days of completion, and distributed within 14 days of completion to specified local and state entities and officers. The bill would require the county-specific plan to incorporate a process to conduct outreach and communicate to the public and with key stakeholders specified information about the plan. The bill would require, after a county-specific plan or a regional multicounty plan is approved by the countys board of supervisors, a copy of the plan to be distributed to specified local officers and to the local and state public health directors. The bill would require the department to post a copy of each county-specific plan or regional multicounty plan after a plan is adopted by each county within 14 days of receiving each plan. By imposing a higher level of service on local officers, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.This bill would require the department to convene a wildfire smoke mitigation task force to research specified topics and recommend best practices to minimize public health impacts of wildfire smoke. The bill would require the task force to include representatives with experience in wildfire response, air quality, public health, and emergency response and would specify that task force members may include representatives from, among others, the Office of Emergency Services and the State Air Resources Board. The bill would require the task force to report its recommendations to the Legislature on or before January 1, 2028, and would require the department to publish those recommendations on its internet website.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 8593.25 of the Government Code is amended to read:8593.25. (a) (1) A county, including a city and county, shall, in advance of the next update to its emergency plan, use the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code and develop a county-specific plan that addresses all of the recommendations and guidelines of the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code.(2) A county, including a city and county, shall also assign a role, department, or agency to serve as a lead with regard to each recommendation and guideline in the event of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources. If a county, including a city and county, has an existing hierarchy to assign responsibilities in the event of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources, the county may incorporate its existing process into its county-specific plan to fulfill this requirement.(b) A county, including a city and county, shall, in advance of the next update to its emergency plan, establish criteria, locations, and measurements of effectiveness for public respite facilities during poor air quality and other weather-related events.(c) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a plan to identify personnel to rapidly deploy aid and expertise to disaster areas, and a plan for public outreach to promptly and effectively inform the public about the health threat and what the public should do in response.(d) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a process to provide emergency provisions of respiratory protection, air purifiers, medications, and oxygen for people with respiratory and pulmonary diseases, and people suffering symptoms of respiratory and pulmonary diseases. If a county, including a city and county, has an existing process to acquire and distribute emergency provisions, the county may incorporate its existing process into its county-specific plan to fulfill this requirement.(e) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a process to conduct outreach and communicate to the public and with key stakeholders about the plan, what it includes, how it will be implemented, and steps stakeholders and other members of the public need to take to be prepared in the event of an air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(f) Two or more counties may establish a multicounty agreement to develop and implement a regional multicounty plan in lieu of each individual county implementing its own plan. A multicounty plan shall be approved by each of the counties boards of supervisors.(g) After a county-specific plan or a regional multicounty plan is approved by the countys board of supervisors, a copy of the plan shall be distributed to all of the following:(1) The chief executive, who may be a city manager or a mayor of each city within the county, and to the county executive of the respective county, including a city and county.(2) The director of the countys department of public health, and the director of the department of public health for any city in their county that has its own public health department.(3) The State Public Health Officer.(4) The Director of the California Governors Office of Emergency Services.SEC. 2. Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:107250. (a) The State Department of Public Health shall develop a plan with recommendations and guidelines for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources. The plan shall address all of the following:(1) Establishing policies and procedures that address respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(A) Whether to make respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices available to county residents.(B) Whether to have stockpiles of respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices available for distribution.(C) Where to obtain respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, if stockpiling.(D) How to distribute respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, if stockpiling.(E) How to educate the public on when to use respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices.(F) Educating the public on keeping respiratory protection and other protective equipment in their homes, offices, and cars.(2) Making available respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices to residents that are sensitive receptors and are at risk of serious illness or complications resulting from inhaling highly polluted air from a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(3) Providing information to residents on what they should do if the air quality index hits a significant threshold.(4) Providing information to residents regarding the health impacts of inhaling air pollution during a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(5) Developing prevention strategies to assist residents in avoiding inhalation of air pollutants.(6) Disseminating the information in this subdivision to the public.(b) The recommendations in the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include guidance about how a county, including a city and county, informs its residents about all of the following:(1) Unhealthy air quality.(2) The Air Quality Index.(3) The effect of air pollution on an individuals health, including the symptoms someone may experience and where to go for medical assistance.(4) Where an individual can obtain respiratory protection and other protective equipment.(5) How and when to use respiratory protection and other protective equipment.(6) How and when an individual needing oxygen or respiratory medications can obtain oxygen or respiratory medications.(7) How to protect children, seniors, the disabled, the homebound, the homeless, those working outdoors, tourists, visitors, non-English speakers, and any others who may have difficulty obtaining or using masks or other protective equipment without assistance.(8) Any other information that is useful for an individual to protect their health, and the health of their loved ones, in the case of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources.(c) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall also include best practices and recommended protocols for reaching out to inform the general public about the recommendations and guidelines and shall include best practices and recommended protocols for reaching out specifically to vulnerable populations, such as the homeless, elderly, disabled, and homebound.(d) The department shall develop the plan, pursuant to subdivision (a), in consultation with key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, representatives of all of the following:(1) Governors Office of Emergency Services.(2) State Air Resources Board.(3) Governors Office of Planning and Research.(4) California Department of Aging.(5) State Department of Developmental Services.(6) Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.(7) Medical professionals focused on respiratory health, pulmonology, pediatrics, and emergency medicine.(8) Small and large air pollution districts.(9) Counties.(10) Cities.(11) Hospitals.(12) Business organizations.(13) Nonprofit organizations involved in respiratory health.(14) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for individuals with disabilities.(15) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for the homeless.(16) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for seniors.(e) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be completed on or before June 30, 2026.(1) Within seven days of the plans completion, the plan shall be posted on the departments internet website.(2) Within 14 days of the plans completion, the plan shall be distributed to all of the following:(A) The chair of the board of supervisors and chief executive of each county, including a city and county.(B) The director of the public health department for each county, including a city and county.(C) The director of the office of emergency services for each county, including a city and county.(D) The Director of Emergency Services.(E) The chair of the Assembly Committee on Health and the chair of the Senate Committee on Health.(F) The air pollution control officer for each air district.(G) Each of the stakeholders consulted pursuant to subdivision (d).(f) The department shall post a copy of each county-specific plan or regional multicounty plan developed pursuant to Section 8593.25 of the Government Code after a plan is adopted by each county, including a city and county, within 14 days of receiving each plan.(g) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall supplement any resources developed by the department, on or before the effective date of this section, for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(h) For purposes of this chapter, a significant air quality event is defined as the period of time in which the duration of exposure and the level of particulate matter, or other indicators of air quality, are likely to result in negative health impacts.SEC. 3. Section 107251 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:107251. (a) (1) The department shall appoint and convene a wildfire smoke mitigation task force to research and recommend best practices to minimize public health impacts of wildfire smoke.(2) The task force shall include representatives with experience in wildfire response, air quality, public health, emergency response, and other relevant fields. Task force members may include, but are not limited to, representatives from any of the following:(A) The Office of Emergency Services.(B) The State Air Resources Board.(C) The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.(D) The California Department of Aging.(E) The State Department of Developmental Services.(F) Hospitals.(G) Medical professionals focused on respiratory health, pulmonology, pediatrics, or emergency medicine.(H) Local air districts.(I) Local government.(J) Business organizations, including local and state chambers of commerce.(K) Nonprofit organizations specializing in any of the following:(i) Respiratory health.(ii) Seniors.(iii) Individuals with disabilities.(iv) Individuals experiencing homelessness.(b) The task force shall consider, but not be limited to, all of the following topics:(1) The impact of current programs or efforts to protect public health from the impact of smoke before, during, and after significant air quality events caused by wildfires or other sources.(2) Prevention, mitigation, and other practices that a state agency, air district, or county can take to protect public health from the impact of smoke from future significant air quality events caused by wildfires or other sources.(3) Public outreach strategies that exist, or should exist, to educate, inform, and share information with first responders and the public about available resources and useful strategies to protect a persons health in the event of an air quality event.(4) Multiagency coordination between state, local, and regional government agencies and departments.(5) Possible funding sources for wildfire smoke mitigation.(c) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, the task force shall report its recommendations to the Legislature and the relevant policy committees.(2) The department shall publish the task forces recommendations on its internet website.SEC. 4. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
Amended IN Assembly April 21, 2025 Amended IN Assembly April 01, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1003Introduced by Assembly Member CalderonFebruary 20, 2025 An act to amend Section 8593.25 of the Government Code, and to amend Section 107250 of, and to add Section 107251 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to public health.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1003, as amended, Calderon. Public health: emergency plans and wildfire research.Existing law requires the State Department of Public Health to develop a plan with recommendations and guidelines for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event, as defined, caused by wildfires or other sources, including establishing policies and procedures that address respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices and providing information to residents on what they should do if the air quality index hits a significant threshold. Existing law requires a county to develop a county-specific plan that addresses all of the recommendations and guidelines of the plan developed by the department.This bill would require the departments plan to be completed on or before June 30, 2026, posted on the departments internet website within 7 days of completion, and distributed within 14 days of completion to specified local and state entities and officers. The bill would require the county-specific plan to incorporate a process to conduct outreach and communicate to the public and with key stakeholders specified information about the plan. The bill would require, after a county-specific plan or a regional multicounty plan is approved by the countys board of supervisors, a copy of the plan to be distributed to specified local officers and to the local and state public health directors. The bill would require the department to post a copy of each county-specific plan or regional multicounty plan after a plan is adopted by each county within 14 days of receiving each plan. By imposing a higher level of service on local officers, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.This bill would require the department to convene a wildfire smoke mitigation task force to research specified topics and recommend best practices to minimize public health impacts of wildfire smoke. The bill would require the task force to include representatives with experience in wildfire response, air quality, public health, and emergency response and would specify that task force members may include representatives from, among others, the Office of Emergency Services and the State Air Resources Board. The bill would require the task force to report its recommendations to the Legislature on or before January 1, 2028, and would require the department to publish those recommendations on its internet website.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
Amended IN Assembly April 21, 2025 Amended IN Assembly April 01, 2025
Amended IN Assembly April 21, 2025
Amended IN Assembly April 01, 2025
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 1003
Introduced by Assembly Member CalderonFebruary 20, 2025
Introduced by Assembly Member Calderon
February 20, 2025
An act to amend Section 8593.25 of the Government Code, and to amend Section 107250 of, and to add Section 107251 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to public health.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1003, as amended, Calderon. Public health: emergency plans and wildfire research.
Existing law requires the State Department of Public Health to develop a plan with recommendations and guidelines for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event, as defined, caused by wildfires or other sources, including establishing policies and procedures that address respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices and providing information to residents on what they should do if the air quality index hits a significant threshold. Existing law requires a county to develop a county-specific plan that addresses all of the recommendations and guidelines of the plan developed by the department.This bill would require the departments plan to be completed on or before June 30, 2026, posted on the departments internet website within 7 days of completion, and distributed within 14 days of completion to specified local and state entities and officers. The bill would require the county-specific plan to incorporate a process to conduct outreach and communicate to the public and with key stakeholders specified information about the plan. The bill would require, after a county-specific plan or a regional multicounty plan is approved by the countys board of supervisors, a copy of the plan to be distributed to specified local officers and to the local and state public health directors. The bill would require the department to post a copy of each county-specific plan or regional multicounty plan after a plan is adopted by each county within 14 days of receiving each plan. By imposing a higher level of service on local officers, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.This bill would require the department to convene a wildfire smoke mitigation task force to research specified topics and recommend best practices to minimize public health impacts of wildfire smoke. The bill would require the task force to include representatives with experience in wildfire response, air quality, public health, and emergency response and would specify that task force members may include representatives from, among others, the Office of Emergency Services and the State Air Resources Board. The bill would require the task force to report its recommendations to the Legislature on or before January 1, 2028, and would require the department to publish those recommendations on its internet website.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Existing law requires the State Department of Public Health to develop a plan with recommendations and guidelines for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event, as defined, caused by wildfires or other sources, including establishing policies and procedures that address respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices and providing information to residents on what they should do if the air quality index hits a significant threshold. Existing law requires a county to develop a county-specific plan that addresses all of the recommendations and guidelines of the plan developed by the department.
This bill would require the departments plan to be completed on or before June 30, 2026, posted on the departments internet website within 7 days of completion, and distributed within 14 days of completion to specified local and state entities and officers. The bill would require the county-specific plan to incorporate a process to conduct outreach and communicate to the public and with key stakeholders specified information about the plan. The bill would require, after a county-specific plan or a regional multicounty plan is approved by the countys board of supervisors, a copy of the plan to be distributed to specified local officers and to the local and state public health directors. The bill would require the department to post a copy of each county-specific plan or regional multicounty plan after a plan is adopted by each county within 14 days of receiving each plan. By imposing a higher level of service on local officers, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
This bill would require the department to convene a wildfire smoke mitigation task force to research specified topics and recommend best practices to minimize public health impacts of wildfire smoke. The bill would require the task force to include representatives with experience in wildfire response, air quality, public health, and emergency response and would specify that task force members may include representatives from, among others, the Office of Emergency Services and the State Air Resources Board. The bill would require the task force to report its recommendations to the Legislature on or before January 1, 2028, and would require the department to publish those recommendations on its internet website.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 8593.25 of the Government Code is amended to read:8593.25. (a) (1) A county, including a city and county, shall, in advance of the next update to its emergency plan, use the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code and develop a county-specific plan that addresses all of the recommendations and guidelines of the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code.(2) A county, including a city and county, shall also assign a role, department, or agency to serve as a lead with regard to each recommendation and guideline in the event of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources. If a county, including a city and county, has an existing hierarchy to assign responsibilities in the event of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources, the county may incorporate its existing process into its county-specific plan to fulfill this requirement.(b) A county, including a city and county, shall, in advance of the next update to its emergency plan, establish criteria, locations, and measurements of effectiveness for public respite facilities during poor air quality and other weather-related events.(c) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a plan to identify personnel to rapidly deploy aid and expertise to disaster areas, and a plan for public outreach to promptly and effectively inform the public about the health threat and what the public should do in response.(d) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a process to provide emergency provisions of respiratory protection, air purifiers, medications, and oxygen for people with respiratory and pulmonary diseases, and people suffering symptoms of respiratory and pulmonary diseases. If a county, including a city and county, has an existing process to acquire and distribute emergency provisions, the county may incorporate its existing process into its county-specific plan to fulfill this requirement.(e) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a process to conduct outreach and communicate to the public and with key stakeholders about the plan, what it includes, how it will be implemented, and steps stakeholders and other members of the public need to take to be prepared in the event of an air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(f) Two or more counties may establish a multicounty agreement to develop and implement a regional multicounty plan in lieu of each individual county implementing its own plan. A multicounty plan shall be approved by each of the counties boards of supervisors.(g) After a county-specific plan or a regional multicounty plan is approved by the countys board of supervisors, a copy of the plan shall be distributed to all of the following:(1) The chief executive, who may be a city manager or a mayor of each city within the county, and to the county executive of the respective county, including a city and county.(2) The director of the countys department of public health, and the director of the department of public health for any city in their county that has its own public health department.(3) The State Public Health Officer.(4) The Director of the California Governors Office of Emergency Services.SEC. 2. Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:107250. (a) The State Department of Public Health shall develop a plan with recommendations and guidelines for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources. The plan shall address all of the following:(1) Establishing policies and procedures that address respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(A) Whether to make respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices available to county residents.(B) Whether to have stockpiles of respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices available for distribution.(C) Where to obtain respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, if stockpiling.(D) How to distribute respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, if stockpiling.(E) How to educate the public on when to use respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices.(F) Educating the public on keeping respiratory protection and other protective equipment in their homes, offices, and cars.(2) Making available respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices to residents that are sensitive receptors and are at risk of serious illness or complications resulting from inhaling highly polluted air from a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(3) Providing information to residents on what they should do if the air quality index hits a significant threshold.(4) Providing information to residents regarding the health impacts of inhaling air pollution during a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(5) Developing prevention strategies to assist residents in avoiding inhalation of air pollutants.(6) Disseminating the information in this subdivision to the public.(b) The recommendations in the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include guidance about how a county, including a city and county, informs its residents about all of the following:(1) Unhealthy air quality.(2) The Air Quality Index.(3) The effect of air pollution on an individuals health, including the symptoms someone may experience and where to go for medical assistance.(4) Where an individual can obtain respiratory protection and other protective equipment.(5) How and when to use respiratory protection and other protective equipment.(6) How and when an individual needing oxygen or respiratory medications can obtain oxygen or respiratory medications.(7) How to protect children, seniors, the disabled, the homebound, the homeless, those working outdoors, tourists, visitors, non-English speakers, and any others who may have difficulty obtaining or using masks or other protective equipment without assistance.(8) Any other information that is useful for an individual to protect their health, and the health of their loved ones, in the case of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources.(c) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall also include best practices and recommended protocols for reaching out to inform the general public about the recommendations and guidelines and shall include best practices and recommended protocols for reaching out specifically to vulnerable populations, such as the homeless, elderly, disabled, and homebound.(d) The department shall develop the plan, pursuant to subdivision (a), in consultation with key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, representatives of all of the following:(1) Governors Office of Emergency Services.(2) State Air Resources Board.(3) Governors Office of Planning and Research.(4) California Department of Aging.(5) State Department of Developmental Services.(6) Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.(7) Medical professionals focused on respiratory health, pulmonology, pediatrics, and emergency medicine.(8) Small and large air pollution districts.(9) Counties.(10) Cities.(11) Hospitals.(12) Business organizations.(13) Nonprofit organizations involved in respiratory health.(14) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for individuals with disabilities.(15) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for the homeless.(16) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for seniors.(e) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be completed on or before June 30, 2026.(1) Within seven days of the plans completion, the plan shall be posted on the departments internet website.(2) Within 14 days of the plans completion, the plan shall be distributed to all of the following:(A) The chair of the board of supervisors and chief executive of each county, including a city and county.(B) The director of the public health department for each county, including a city and county.(C) The director of the office of emergency services for each county, including a city and county.(D) The Director of Emergency Services.(E) The chair of the Assembly Committee on Health and the chair of the Senate Committee on Health.(F) The air pollution control officer for each air district.(G) Each of the stakeholders consulted pursuant to subdivision (d).(f) The department shall post a copy of each county-specific plan or regional multicounty plan developed pursuant to Section 8593.25 of the Government Code after a plan is adopted by each county, including a city and county, within 14 days of receiving each plan.(g) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall supplement any resources developed by the department, on or before the effective date of this section, for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(h) For purposes of this chapter, a significant air quality event is defined as the period of time in which the duration of exposure and the level of particulate matter, or other indicators of air quality, are likely to result in negative health impacts.SEC. 3. Section 107251 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:107251. (a) (1) The department shall appoint and convene a wildfire smoke mitigation task force to research and recommend best practices to minimize public health impacts of wildfire smoke.(2) The task force shall include representatives with experience in wildfire response, air quality, public health, emergency response, and other relevant fields. Task force members may include, but are not limited to, representatives from any of the following:(A) The Office of Emergency Services.(B) The State Air Resources Board.(C) The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.(D) The California Department of Aging.(E) The State Department of Developmental Services.(F) Hospitals.(G) Medical professionals focused on respiratory health, pulmonology, pediatrics, or emergency medicine.(H) Local air districts.(I) Local government.(J) Business organizations, including local and state chambers of commerce.(K) Nonprofit organizations specializing in any of the following:(i) Respiratory health.(ii) Seniors.(iii) Individuals with disabilities.(iv) Individuals experiencing homelessness.(b) The task force shall consider, but not be limited to, all of the following topics:(1) The impact of current programs or efforts to protect public health from the impact of smoke before, during, and after significant air quality events caused by wildfires or other sources.(2) Prevention, mitigation, and other practices that a state agency, air district, or county can take to protect public health from the impact of smoke from future significant air quality events caused by wildfires or other sources.(3) Public outreach strategies that exist, or should exist, to educate, inform, and share information with first responders and the public about available resources and useful strategies to protect a persons health in the event of an air quality event.(4) Multiagency coordination between state, local, and regional government agencies and departments.(5) Possible funding sources for wildfire smoke mitigation.(c) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, the task force shall report its recommendations to the Legislature and the relevant policy committees.(2) The department shall publish the task forces recommendations on its internet website.SEC. 4. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 8593.25 of the Government Code is amended to read:8593.25. (a) (1) A county, including a city and county, shall, in advance of the next update to its emergency plan, use the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code and develop a county-specific plan that addresses all of the recommendations and guidelines of the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code.(2) A county, including a city and county, shall also assign a role, department, or agency to serve as a lead with regard to each recommendation and guideline in the event of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources. If a county, including a city and county, has an existing hierarchy to assign responsibilities in the event of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources, the county may incorporate its existing process into its county-specific plan to fulfill this requirement.(b) A county, including a city and county, shall, in advance of the next update to its emergency plan, establish criteria, locations, and measurements of effectiveness for public respite facilities during poor air quality and other weather-related events.(c) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a plan to identify personnel to rapidly deploy aid and expertise to disaster areas, and a plan for public outreach to promptly and effectively inform the public about the health threat and what the public should do in response.(d) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a process to provide emergency provisions of respiratory protection, air purifiers, medications, and oxygen for people with respiratory and pulmonary diseases, and people suffering symptoms of respiratory and pulmonary diseases. If a county, including a city and county, has an existing process to acquire and distribute emergency provisions, the county may incorporate its existing process into its county-specific plan to fulfill this requirement.(e) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a process to conduct outreach and communicate to the public and with key stakeholders about the plan, what it includes, how it will be implemented, and steps stakeholders and other members of the public need to take to be prepared in the event of an air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(f) Two or more counties may establish a multicounty agreement to develop and implement a regional multicounty plan in lieu of each individual county implementing its own plan. A multicounty plan shall be approved by each of the counties boards of supervisors.(g) After a county-specific plan or a regional multicounty plan is approved by the countys board of supervisors, a copy of the plan shall be distributed to all of the following:(1) The chief executive, who may be a city manager or a mayor of each city within the county, and to the county executive of the respective county, including a city and county.(2) The director of the countys department of public health, and the director of the department of public health for any city in their county that has its own public health department.(3) The State Public Health Officer.(4) The Director of the California Governors Office of Emergency Services.
SECTION 1. Section 8593.25 of the Government Code is amended to read:
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8593.25. (a) (1) A county, including a city and county, shall, in advance of the next update to its emergency plan, use the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code and develop a county-specific plan that addresses all of the recommendations and guidelines of the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code.(2) A county, including a city and county, shall also assign a role, department, or agency to serve as a lead with regard to each recommendation and guideline in the event of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources. If a county, including a city and county, has an existing hierarchy to assign responsibilities in the event of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources, the county may incorporate its existing process into its county-specific plan to fulfill this requirement.(b) A county, including a city and county, shall, in advance of the next update to its emergency plan, establish criteria, locations, and measurements of effectiveness for public respite facilities during poor air quality and other weather-related events.(c) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a plan to identify personnel to rapidly deploy aid and expertise to disaster areas, and a plan for public outreach to promptly and effectively inform the public about the health threat and what the public should do in response.(d) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a process to provide emergency provisions of respiratory protection, air purifiers, medications, and oxygen for people with respiratory and pulmonary diseases, and people suffering symptoms of respiratory and pulmonary diseases. If a county, including a city and county, has an existing process to acquire and distribute emergency provisions, the county may incorporate its existing process into its county-specific plan to fulfill this requirement.(e) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a process to conduct outreach and communicate to the public and with key stakeholders about the plan, what it includes, how it will be implemented, and steps stakeholders and other members of the public need to take to be prepared in the event of an air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(f) Two or more counties may establish a multicounty agreement to develop and implement a regional multicounty plan in lieu of each individual county implementing its own plan. A multicounty plan shall be approved by each of the counties boards of supervisors.(g) After a county-specific plan or a regional multicounty plan is approved by the countys board of supervisors, a copy of the plan shall be distributed to all of the following:(1) The chief executive, who may be a city manager or a mayor of each city within the county, and to the county executive of the respective county, including a city and county.(2) The director of the countys department of public health, and the director of the department of public health for any city in their county that has its own public health department.(3) The State Public Health Officer.(4) The Director of the California Governors Office of Emergency Services.
8593.25. (a) (1) A county, including a city and county, shall, in advance of the next update to its emergency plan, use the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code and develop a county-specific plan that addresses all of the recommendations and guidelines of the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code.(2) A county, including a city and county, shall also assign a role, department, or agency to serve as a lead with regard to each recommendation and guideline in the event of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources. If a county, including a city and county, has an existing hierarchy to assign responsibilities in the event of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources, the county may incorporate its existing process into its county-specific plan to fulfill this requirement.(b) A county, including a city and county, shall, in advance of the next update to its emergency plan, establish criteria, locations, and measurements of effectiveness for public respite facilities during poor air quality and other weather-related events.(c) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a plan to identify personnel to rapidly deploy aid and expertise to disaster areas, and a plan for public outreach to promptly and effectively inform the public about the health threat and what the public should do in response.(d) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a process to provide emergency provisions of respiratory protection, air purifiers, medications, and oxygen for people with respiratory and pulmonary diseases, and people suffering symptoms of respiratory and pulmonary diseases. If a county, including a city and county, has an existing process to acquire and distribute emergency provisions, the county may incorporate its existing process into its county-specific plan to fulfill this requirement.(e) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a process to conduct outreach and communicate to the public and with key stakeholders about the plan, what it includes, how it will be implemented, and steps stakeholders and other members of the public need to take to be prepared in the event of an air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(f) Two or more counties may establish a multicounty agreement to develop and implement a regional multicounty plan in lieu of each individual county implementing its own plan. A multicounty plan shall be approved by each of the counties boards of supervisors.(g) After a county-specific plan or a regional multicounty plan is approved by the countys board of supervisors, a copy of the plan shall be distributed to all of the following:(1) The chief executive, who may be a city manager or a mayor of each city within the county, and to the county executive of the respective county, including a city and county.(2) The director of the countys department of public health, and the director of the department of public health for any city in their county that has its own public health department.(3) The State Public Health Officer.(4) The Director of the California Governors Office of Emergency Services.
8593.25. (a) (1) A county, including a city and county, shall, in advance of the next update to its emergency plan, use the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code and develop a county-specific plan that addresses all of the recommendations and guidelines of the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code.(2) A county, including a city and county, shall also assign a role, department, or agency to serve as a lead with regard to each recommendation and guideline in the event of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources. If a county, including a city and county, has an existing hierarchy to assign responsibilities in the event of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources, the county may incorporate its existing process into its county-specific plan to fulfill this requirement.(b) A county, including a city and county, shall, in advance of the next update to its emergency plan, establish criteria, locations, and measurements of effectiveness for public respite facilities during poor air quality and other weather-related events.(c) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a plan to identify personnel to rapidly deploy aid and expertise to disaster areas, and a plan for public outreach to promptly and effectively inform the public about the health threat and what the public should do in response.(d) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a process to provide emergency provisions of respiratory protection, air purifiers, medications, and oxygen for people with respiratory and pulmonary diseases, and people suffering symptoms of respiratory and pulmonary diseases. If a county, including a city and county, has an existing process to acquire and distribute emergency provisions, the county may incorporate its existing process into its county-specific plan to fulfill this requirement.(e) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a process to conduct outreach and communicate to the public and with key stakeholders about the plan, what it includes, how it will be implemented, and steps stakeholders and other members of the public need to take to be prepared in the event of an air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(f) Two or more counties may establish a multicounty agreement to develop and implement a regional multicounty plan in lieu of each individual county implementing its own plan. A multicounty plan shall be approved by each of the counties boards of supervisors.(g) After a county-specific plan or a regional multicounty plan is approved by the countys board of supervisors, a copy of the plan shall be distributed to all of the following:(1) The chief executive, who may be a city manager or a mayor of each city within the county, and to the county executive of the respective county, including a city and county.(2) The director of the countys department of public health, and the director of the department of public health for any city in their county that has its own public health department.(3) The State Public Health Officer.(4) The Director of the California Governors Office of Emergency Services.
8593.25. (a) (1) A county, including a city and county, shall, in advance of the next update to its emergency plan, use the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code and develop a county-specific plan that addresses all of the recommendations and guidelines of the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code.
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(2) A county, including a city and county, shall also assign a role, department, or agency to serve as a lead with regard to each recommendation and guideline in the event of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources. If a county, including a city and county, has an existing hierarchy to assign responsibilities in the event of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources, the county may incorporate its existing process into its county-specific plan to fulfill this requirement.
(b) A county, including a city and county, shall, in advance of the next update to its emergency plan, establish criteria, locations, and measurements of effectiveness for public respite facilities during poor air quality and other weather-related events.
(c) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a plan to identify personnel to rapidly deploy aid and expertise to disaster areas, and a plan for public outreach to promptly and effectively inform the public about the health threat and what the public should do in response.
(d) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a process to provide emergency provisions of respiratory protection, air purifiers, medications, and oxygen for people with respiratory and pulmonary diseases, and people suffering symptoms of respiratory and pulmonary diseases. If a county, including a city and county, has an existing process to acquire and distribute emergency provisions, the county may incorporate its existing process into its county-specific plan to fulfill this requirement.
(e) A county-specific plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall incorporate a process to conduct outreach and communicate to the public and with key stakeholders about the plan, what it includes, how it will be implemented, and steps stakeholders and other members of the public need to take to be prepared in the event of an air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.
(f) Two or more counties may establish a multicounty agreement to develop and implement a regional multicounty plan in lieu of each individual county implementing its own plan. A multicounty plan shall be approved by each of the counties boards of supervisors.
(g) After a county-specific plan or a regional multicounty plan is approved by the countys board of supervisors, a copy of the plan shall be distributed to all of the following:
(1) The chief executive, who may be a city manager or a mayor of each city within the county, and to the county executive of the respective county, including a city and county.
(2) The director of the countys department of public health, and the director of the department of public health for any city in their county that has its own public health department.
(3) The State Public Health Officer.
(4) The Director of the California Governors Office of Emergency Services.
SEC. 2. Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:107250. (a) The State Department of Public Health shall develop a plan with recommendations and guidelines for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources. The plan shall address all of the following:(1) Establishing policies and procedures that address respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(A) Whether to make respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices available to county residents.(B) Whether to have stockpiles of respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices available for distribution.(C) Where to obtain respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, if stockpiling.(D) How to distribute respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, if stockpiling.(E) How to educate the public on when to use respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices.(F) Educating the public on keeping respiratory protection and other protective equipment in their homes, offices, and cars.(2) Making available respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices to residents that are sensitive receptors and are at risk of serious illness or complications resulting from inhaling highly polluted air from a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(3) Providing information to residents on what they should do if the air quality index hits a significant threshold.(4) Providing information to residents regarding the health impacts of inhaling air pollution during a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(5) Developing prevention strategies to assist residents in avoiding inhalation of air pollutants.(6) Disseminating the information in this subdivision to the public.(b) The recommendations in the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include guidance about how a county, including a city and county, informs its residents about all of the following:(1) Unhealthy air quality.(2) The Air Quality Index.(3) The effect of air pollution on an individuals health, including the symptoms someone may experience and where to go for medical assistance.(4) Where an individual can obtain respiratory protection and other protective equipment.(5) How and when to use respiratory protection and other protective equipment.(6) How and when an individual needing oxygen or respiratory medications can obtain oxygen or respiratory medications.(7) How to protect children, seniors, the disabled, the homebound, the homeless, those working outdoors, tourists, visitors, non-English speakers, and any others who may have difficulty obtaining or using masks or other protective equipment without assistance.(8) Any other information that is useful for an individual to protect their health, and the health of their loved ones, in the case of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources.(c) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall also include best practices and recommended protocols for reaching out to inform the general public about the recommendations and guidelines and shall include best practices and recommended protocols for reaching out specifically to vulnerable populations, such as the homeless, elderly, disabled, and homebound.(d) The department shall develop the plan, pursuant to subdivision (a), in consultation with key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, representatives of all of the following:(1) Governors Office of Emergency Services.(2) State Air Resources Board.(3) Governors Office of Planning and Research.(4) California Department of Aging.(5) State Department of Developmental Services.(6) Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.(7) Medical professionals focused on respiratory health, pulmonology, pediatrics, and emergency medicine.(8) Small and large air pollution districts.(9) Counties.(10) Cities.(11) Hospitals.(12) Business organizations.(13) Nonprofit organizations involved in respiratory health.(14) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for individuals with disabilities.(15) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for the homeless.(16) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for seniors.(e) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be completed on or before June 30, 2026.(1) Within seven days of the plans completion, the plan shall be posted on the departments internet website.(2) Within 14 days of the plans completion, the plan shall be distributed to all of the following:(A) The chair of the board of supervisors and chief executive of each county, including a city and county.(B) The director of the public health department for each county, including a city and county.(C) The director of the office of emergency services for each county, including a city and county.(D) The Director of Emergency Services.(E) The chair of the Assembly Committee on Health and the chair of the Senate Committee on Health.(F) The air pollution control officer for each air district.(G) Each of the stakeholders consulted pursuant to subdivision (d).(f) The department shall post a copy of each county-specific plan or regional multicounty plan developed pursuant to Section 8593.25 of the Government Code after a plan is adopted by each county, including a city and county, within 14 days of receiving each plan.(g) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall supplement any resources developed by the department, on or before the effective date of this section, for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(h) For purposes of this chapter, a significant air quality event is defined as the period of time in which the duration of exposure and the level of particulate matter, or other indicators of air quality, are likely to result in negative health impacts.
SEC. 2. Section 107250 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:
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107250. (a) The State Department of Public Health shall develop a plan with recommendations and guidelines for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources. The plan shall address all of the following:(1) Establishing policies and procedures that address respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(A) Whether to make respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices available to county residents.(B) Whether to have stockpiles of respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices available for distribution.(C) Where to obtain respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, if stockpiling.(D) How to distribute respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, if stockpiling.(E) How to educate the public on when to use respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices.(F) Educating the public on keeping respiratory protection and other protective equipment in their homes, offices, and cars.(2) Making available respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices to residents that are sensitive receptors and are at risk of serious illness or complications resulting from inhaling highly polluted air from a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(3) Providing information to residents on what they should do if the air quality index hits a significant threshold.(4) Providing information to residents regarding the health impacts of inhaling air pollution during a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(5) Developing prevention strategies to assist residents in avoiding inhalation of air pollutants.(6) Disseminating the information in this subdivision to the public.(b) The recommendations in the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include guidance about how a county, including a city and county, informs its residents about all of the following:(1) Unhealthy air quality.(2) The Air Quality Index.(3) The effect of air pollution on an individuals health, including the symptoms someone may experience and where to go for medical assistance.(4) Where an individual can obtain respiratory protection and other protective equipment.(5) How and when to use respiratory protection and other protective equipment.(6) How and when an individual needing oxygen or respiratory medications can obtain oxygen or respiratory medications.(7) How to protect children, seniors, the disabled, the homebound, the homeless, those working outdoors, tourists, visitors, non-English speakers, and any others who may have difficulty obtaining or using masks or other protective equipment without assistance.(8) Any other information that is useful for an individual to protect their health, and the health of their loved ones, in the case of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources.(c) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall also include best practices and recommended protocols for reaching out to inform the general public about the recommendations and guidelines and shall include best practices and recommended protocols for reaching out specifically to vulnerable populations, such as the homeless, elderly, disabled, and homebound.(d) The department shall develop the plan, pursuant to subdivision (a), in consultation with key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, representatives of all of the following:(1) Governors Office of Emergency Services.(2) State Air Resources Board.(3) Governors Office of Planning and Research.(4) California Department of Aging.(5) State Department of Developmental Services.(6) Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.(7) Medical professionals focused on respiratory health, pulmonology, pediatrics, and emergency medicine.(8) Small and large air pollution districts.(9) Counties.(10) Cities.(11) Hospitals.(12) Business organizations.(13) Nonprofit organizations involved in respiratory health.(14) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for individuals with disabilities.(15) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for the homeless.(16) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for seniors.(e) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be completed on or before June 30, 2026.(1) Within seven days of the plans completion, the plan shall be posted on the departments internet website.(2) Within 14 days of the plans completion, the plan shall be distributed to all of the following:(A) The chair of the board of supervisors and chief executive of each county, including a city and county.(B) The director of the public health department for each county, including a city and county.(C) The director of the office of emergency services for each county, including a city and county.(D) The Director of Emergency Services.(E) The chair of the Assembly Committee on Health and the chair of the Senate Committee on Health.(F) The air pollution control officer for each air district.(G) Each of the stakeholders consulted pursuant to subdivision (d).(f) The department shall post a copy of each county-specific plan or regional multicounty plan developed pursuant to Section 8593.25 of the Government Code after a plan is adopted by each county, including a city and county, within 14 days of receiving each plan.(g) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall supplement any resources developed by the department, on or before the effective date of this section, for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(h) For purposes of this chapter, a significant air quality event is defined as the period of time in which the duration of exposure and the level of particulate matter, or other indicators of air quality, are likely to result in negative health impacts.
107250. (a) The State Department of Public Health shall develop a plan with recommendations and guidelines for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources. The plan shall address all of the following:(1) Establishing policies and procedures that address respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(A) Whether to make respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices available to county residents.(B) Whether to have stockpiles of respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices available for distribution.(C) Where to obtain respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, if stockpiling.(D) How to distribute respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, if stockpiling.(E) How to educate the public on when to use respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices.(F) Educating the public on keeping respiratory protection and other protective equipment in their homes, offices, and cars.(2) Making available respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices to residents that are sensitive receptors and are at risk of serious illness or complications resulting from inhaling highly polluted air from a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(3) Providing information to residents on what they should do if the air quality index hits a significant threshold.(4) Providing information to residents regarding the health impacts of inhaling air pollution during a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(5) Developing prevention strategies to assist residents in avoiding inhalation of air pollutants.(6) Disseminating the information in this subdivision to the public.(b) The recommendations in the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include guidance about how a county, including a city and county, informs its residents about all of the following:(1) Unhealthy air quality.(2) The Air Quality Index.(3) The effect of air pollution on an individuals health, including the symptoms someone may experience and where to go for medical assistance.(4) Where an individual can obtain respiratory protection and other protective equipment.(5) How and when to use respiratory protection and other protective equipment.(6) How and when an individual needing oxygen or respiratory medications can obtain oxygen or respiratory medications.(7) How to protect children, seniors, the disabled, the homebound, the homeless, those working outdoors, tourists, visitors, non-English speakers, and any others who may have difficulty obtaining or using masks or other protective equipment without assistance.(8) Any other information that is useful for an individual to protect their health, and the health of their loved ones, in the case of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources.(c) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall also include best practices and recommended protocols for reaching out to inform the general public about the recommendations and guidelines and shall include best practices and recommended protocols for reaching out specifically to vulnerable populations, such as the homeless, elderly, disabled, and homebound.(d) The department shall develop the plan, pursuant to subdivision (a), in consultation with key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, representatives of all of the following:(1) Governors Office of Emergency Services.(2) State Air Resources Board.(3) Governors Office of Planning and Research.(4) California Department of Aging.(5) State Department of Developmental Services.(6) Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.(7) Medical professionals focused on respiratory health, pulmonology, pediatrics, and emergency medicine.(8) Small and large air pollution districts.(9) Counties.(10) Cities.(11) Hospitals.(12) Business organizations.(13) Nonprofit organizations involved in respiratory health.(14) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for individuals with disabilities.(15) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for the homeless.(16) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for seniors.(e) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be completed on or before June 30, 2026.(1) Within seven days of the plans completion, the plan shall be posted on the departments internet website.(2) Within 14 days of the plans completion, the plan shall be distributed to all of the following:(A) The chair of the board of supervisors and chief executive of each county, including a city and county.(B) The director of the public health department for each county, including a city and county.(C) The director of the office of emergency services for each county, including a city and county.(D) The Director of Emergency Services.(E) The chair of the Assembly Committee on Health and the chair of the Senate Committee on Health.(F) The air pollution control officer for each air district.(G) Each of the stakeholders consulted pursuant to subdivision (d).(f) The department shall post a copy of each county-specific plan or regional multicounty plan developed pursuant to Section 8593.25 of the Government Code after a plan is adopted by each county, including a city and county, within 14 days of receiving each plan.(g) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall supplement any resources developed by the department, on or before the effective date of this section, for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(h) For purposes of this chapter, a significant air quality event is defined as the period of time in which the duration of exposure and the level of particulate matter, or other indicators of air quality, are likely to result in negative health impacts.
107250. (a) The State Department of Public Health shall develop a plan with recommendations and guidelines for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources. The plan shall address all of the following:(1) Establishing policies and procedures that address respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(A) Whether to make respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices available to county residents.(B) Whether to have stockpiles of respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices available for distribution.(C) Where to obtain respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, if stockpiling.(D) How to distribute respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, if stockpiling.(E) How to educate the public on when to use respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices.(F) Educating the public on keeping respiratory protection and other protective equipment in their homes, offices, and cars.(2) Making available respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices to residents that are sensitive receptors and are at risk of serious illness or complications resulting from inhaling highly polluted air from a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(3) Providing information to residents on what they should do if the air quality index hits a significant threshold.(4) Providing information to residents regarding the health impacts of inhaling air pollution during a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(5) Developing prevention strategies to assist residents in avoiding inhalation of air pollutants.(6) Disseminating the information in this subdivision to the public.(b) The recommendations in the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include guidance about how a county, including a city and county, informs its residents about all of the following:(1) Unhealthy air quality.(2) The Air Quality Index.(3) The effect of air pollution on an individuals health, including the symptoms someone may experience and where to go for medical assistance.(4) Where an individual can obtain respiratory protection and other protective equipment.(5) How and when to use respiratory protection and other protective equipment.(6) How and when an individual needing oxygen or respiratory medications can obtain oxygen or respiratory medications.(7) How to protect children, seniors, the disabled, the homebound, the homeless, those working outdoors, tourists, visitors, non-English speakers, and any others who may have difficulty obtaining or using masks or other protective equipment without assistance.(8) Any other information that is useful for an individual to protect their health, and the health of their loved ones, in the case of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources.(c) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall also include best practices and recommended protocols for reaching out to inform the general public about the recommendations and guidelines and shall include best practices and recommended protocols for reaching out specifically to vulnerable populations, such as the homeless, elderly, disabled, and homebound.(d) The department shall develop the plan, pursuant to subdivision (a), in consultation with key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, representatives of all of the following:(1) Governors Office of Emergency Services.(2) State Air Resources Board.(3) Governors Office of Planning and Research.(4) California Department of Aging.(5) State Department of Developmental Services.(6) Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.(7) Medical professionals focused on respiratory health, pulmonology, pediatrics, and emergency medicine.(8) Small and large air pollution districts.(9) Counties.(10) Cities.(11) Hospitals.(12) Business organizations.(13) Nonprofit organizations involved in respiratory health.(14) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for individuals with disabilities.(15) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for the homeless.(16) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for seniors.(e) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be completed on or before June 30, 2026.(1) Within seven days of the plans completion, the plan shall be posted on the departments internet website.(2) Within 14 days of the plans completion, the plan shall be distributed to all of the following:(A) The chair of the board of supervisors and chief executive of each county, including a city and county.(B) The director of the public health department for each county, including a city and county.(C) The director of the office of emergency services for each county, including a city and county.(D) The Director of Emergency Services.(E) The chair of the Assembly Committee on Health and the chair of the Senate Committee on Health.(F) The air pollution control officer for each air district.(G) Each of the stakeholders consulted pursuant to subdivision (d).(f) The department shall post a copy of each county-specific plan or regional multicounty plan developed pursuant to Section 8593.25 of the Government Code after a plan is adopted by each county, including a city and county, within 14 days of receiving each plan.(g) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall supplement any resources developed by the department, on or before the effective date of this section, for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.(h) For purposes of this chapter, a significant air quality event is defined as the period of time in which the duration of exposure and the level of particulate matter, or other indicators of air quality, are likely to result in negative health impacts.
107250. (a) The State Department of Public Health shall develop a plan with recommendations and guidelines for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources. The plan shall address all of the following:
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(1) Establishing policies and procedures that address respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, including, but not limited to, all of the following:
(A) Whether to make respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices available to county residents.
(B) Whether to have stockpiles of respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices available for distribution.
(C) Where to obtain respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, if stockpiling.
(D) How to distribute respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices, if stockpiling.
(E) How to educate the public on when to use respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices.
(F) Educating the public on keeping respiratory protection and other protective equipment in their homes, offices, and cars.
(2) Making available respiratory protection and other protective equipment and devices to residents that are sensitive receptors and are at risk of serious illness or complications resulting from inhaling highly polluted air from a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.
(3) Providing information to residents on what they should do if the air quality index hits a significant threshold.
(4) Providing information to residents regarding the health impacts of inhaling air pollution during a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.
(5) Developing prevention strategies to assist residents in avoiding inhalation of air pollutants.
(6) Disseminating the information in this subdivision to the public.
(b) The recommendations in the plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include guidance about how a county, including a city and county, informs its residents about all of the following:
(1) Unhealthy air quality.
(2) The Air Quality Index.
(3) The effect of air pollution on an individuals health, including the symptoms someone may experience and where to go for medical assistance.
(4) Where an individual can obtain respiratory protection and other protective equipment.
(5) How and when to use respiratory protection and other protective equipment.
(6) How and when an individual needing oxygen or respiratory medications can obtain oxygen or respiratory medications.
(7) How to protect children, seniors, the disabled, the homebound, the homeless, those working outdoors, tourists, visitors, non-English speakers, and any others who may have difficulty obtaining or using masks or other protective equipment without assistance.
(8) Any other information that is useful for an individual to protect their health, and the health of their loved ones, in the case of significantly poor air quality caused by wildfires or other sources.
(c) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall also include best practices and recommended protocols for reaching out to inform the general public about the recommendations and guidelines and shall include best practices and recommended protocols for reaching out specifically to vulnerable populations, such as the homeless, elderly, disabled, and homebound.
(d) The department shall develop the plan, pursuant to subdivision (a), in consultation with key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, representatives of all of the following:
(1) Governors Office of Emergency Services.
(2) State Air Resources Board.
(3) Governors Office of Planning and Research.
(4) California Department of Aging.
(5) State Department of Developmental Services.
(6) Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
(7) Medical professionals focused on respiratory health, pulmonology, pediatrics, and emergency medicine.
(8) Small and large air pollution districts.
(9) Counties.
(10) Cities.
(11) Hospitals.
(12) Business organizations.
(13) Nonprofit organizations involved in respiratory health.
(14) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for individuals with disabilities.
(15) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for the homeless.
(16) Nonprofit organizations working on behalf of issues for seniors.
(e) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be completed on or before June 30, 2026.
(1) Within seven days of the plans completion, the plan shall be posted on the departments internet website.
(2) Within 14 days of the plans completion, the plan shall be distributed to all of the following:
(A) The chair of the board of supervisors and chief executive of each county, including a city and county.
(B) The director of the public health department for each county, including a city and county.
(C) The director of the office of emergency services for each county, including a city and county.
(D) The Director of Emergency Services.
(E) The chair of the Assembly Committee on Health and the chair of the Senate Committee on Health.
(F) The air pollution control officer for each air district.
(G) Each of the stakeholders consulted pursuant to subdivision (d).
(f) The department shall post a copy of each county-specific plan or regional multicounty plan developed pursuant to Section 8593.25 of the Government Code after a plan is adopted by each county, including a city and county, within 14 days of receiving each plan.
(g) The plan developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall supplement any resources developed by the department, on or before the effective date of this section, for counties to use in the case of a significant air quality event caused by wildfires or other sources.
(h) For purposes of this chapter, a significant air quality event is defined as the period of time in which the duration of exposure and the level of particulate matter, or other indicators of air quality, are likely to result in negative health impacts.
SEC. 3. Section 107251 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:107251. (a) (1) The department shall appoint and convene a wildfire smoke mitigation task force to research and recommend best practices to minimize public health impacts of wildfire smoke.(2) The task force shall include representatives with experience in wildfire response, air quality, public health, emergency response, and other relevant fields. Task force members may include, but are not limited to, representatives from any of the following:(A) The Office of Emergency Services.(B) The State Air Resources Board.(C) The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.(D) The California Department of Aging.(E) The State Department of Developmental Services.(F) Hospitals.(G) Medical professionals focused on respiratory health, pulmonology, pediatrics, or emergency medicine.(H) Local air districts.(I) Local government.(J) Business organizations, including local and state chambers of commerce.(K) Nonprofit organizations specializing in any of the following:(i) Respiratory health.(ii) Seniors.(iii) Individuals with disabilities.(iv) Individuals experiencing homelessness.(b) The task force shall consider, but not be limited to, all of the following topics:(1) The impact of current programs or efforts to protect public health from the impact of smoke before, during, and after significant air quality events caused by wildfires or other sources.(2) Prevention, mitigation, and other practices that a state agency, air district, or county can take to protect public health from the impact of smoke from future significant air quality events caused by wildfires or other sources.(3) Public outreach strategies that exist, or should exist, to educate, inform, and share information with first responders and the public about available resources and useful strategies to protect a persons health in the event of an air quality event.(4) Multiagency coordination between state, local, and regional government agencies and departments.(5) Possible funding sources for wildfire smoke mitigation.(c) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, the task force shall report its recommendations to the Legislature and the relevant policy committees.(2) The department shall publish the task forces recommendations on its internet website.
SEC. 3. Section 107251 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:
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107251. (a) (1) The department shall appoint and convene a wildfire smoke mitigation task force to research and recommend best practices to minimize public health impacts of wildfire smoke.(2) The task force shall include representatives with experience in wildfire response, air quality, public health, emergency response, and other relevant fields. Task force members may include, but are not limited to, representatives from any of the following:(A) The Office of Emergency Services.(B) The State Air Resources Board.(C) The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.(D) The California Department of Aging.(E) The State Department of Developmental Services.(F) Hospitals.(G) Medical professionals focused on respiratory health, pulmonology, pediatrics, or emergency medicine.(H) Local air districts.(I) Local government.(J) Business organizations, including local and state chambers of commerce.(K) Nonprofit organizations specializing in any of the following:(i) Respiratory health.(ii) Seniors.(iii) Individuals with disabilities.(iv) Individuals experiencing homelessness.(b) The task force shall consider, but not be limited to, all of the following topics:(1) The impact of current programs or efforts to protect public health from the impact of smoke before, during, and after significant air quality events caused by wildfires or other sources.(2) Prevention, mitigation, and other practices that a state agency, air district, or county can take to protect public health from the impact of smoke from future significant air quality events caused by wildfires or other sources.(3) Public outreach strategies that exist, or should exist, to educate, inform, and share information with first responders and the public about available resources and useful strategies to protect a persons health in the event of an air quality event.(4) Multiagency coordination between state, local, and regional government agencies and departments.(5) Possible funding sources for wildfire smoke mitigation.(c) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, the task force shall report its recommendations to the Legislature and the relevant policy committees.(2) The department shall publish the task forces recommendations on its internet website.
107251. (a) (1) The department shall appoint and convene a wildfire smoke mitigation task force to research and recommend best practices to minimize public health impacts of wildfire smoke.(2) The task force shall include representatives with experience in wildfire response, air quality, public health, emergency response, and other relevant fields. Task force members may include, but are not limited to, representatives from any of the following:(A) The Office of Emergency Services.(B) The State Air Resources Board.(C) The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.(D) The California Department of Aging.(E) The State Department of Developmental Services.(F) Hospitals.(G) Medical professionals focused on respiratory health, pulmonology, pediatrics, or emergency medicine.(H) Local air districts.(I) Local government.(J) Business organizations, including local and state chambers of commerce.(K) Nonprofit organizations specializing in any of the following:(i) Respiratory health.(ii) Seniors.(iii) Individuals with disabilities.(iv) Individuals experiencing homelessness.(b) The task force shall consider, but not be limited to, all of the following topics:(1) The impact of current programs or efforts to protect public health from the impact of smoke before, during, and after significant air quality events caused by wildfires or other sources.(2) Prevention, mitigation, and other practices that a state agency, air district, or county can take to protect public health from the impact of smoke from future significant air quality events caused by wildfires or other sources.(3) Public outreach strategies that exist, or should exist, to educate, inform, and share information with first responders and the public about available resources and useful strategies to protect a persons health in the event of an air quality event.(4) Multiagency coordination between state, local, and regional government agencies and departments.(5) Possible funding sources for wildfire smoke mitigation.(c) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, the task force shall report its recommendations to the Legislature and the relevant policy committees.(2) The department shall publish the task forces recommendations on its internet website.
107251. (a) (1) The department shall appoint and convene a wildfire smoke mitigation task force to research and recommend best practices to minimize public health impacts of wildfire smoke.(2) The task force shall include representatives with experience in wildfire response, air quality, public health, emergency response, and other relevant fields. Task force members may include, but are not limited to, representatives from any of the following:(A) The Office of Emergency Services.(B) The State Air Resources Board.(C) The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.(D) The California Department of Aging.(E) The State Department of Developmental Services.(F) Hospitals.(G) Medical professionals focused on respiratory health, pulmonology, pediatrics, or emergency medicine.(H) Local air districts.(I) Local government.(J) Business organizations, including local and state chambers of commerce.(K) Nonprofit organizations specializing in any of the following:(i) Respiratory health.(ii) Seniors.(iii) Individuals with disabilities.(iv) Individuals experiencing homelessness.(b) The task force shall consider, but not be limited to, all of the following topics:(1) The impact of current programs or efforts to protect public health from the impact of smoke before, during, and after significant air quality events caused by wildfires or other sources.(2) Prevention, mitigation, and other practices that a state agency, air district, or county can take to protect public health from the impact of smoke from future significant air quality events caused by wildfires or other sources.(3) Public outreach strategies that exist, or should exist, to educate, inform, and share information with first responders and the public about available resources and useful strategies to protect a persons health in the event of an air quality event.(4) Multiagency coordination between state, local, and regional government agencies and departments.(5) Possible funding sources for wildfire smoke mitigation.(c) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, the task force shall report its recommendations to the Legislature and the relevant policy committees.(2) The department shall publish the task forces recommendations on its internet website.
107251. (a) (1) The department shall appoint and convene a wildfire smoke mitigation task force to research and recommend best practices to minimize public health impacts of wildfire smoke.
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(2) The task force shall include representatives with experience in wildfire response, air quality, public health, emergency response, and other relevant fields. Task force members may include, but are not limited to, representatives from any of the following:
(A) The Office of Emergency Services.
(B) The State Air Resources Board.
(C) The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
(D) The California Department of Aging.
(E) The State Department of Developmental Services.
(F) Hospitals.
(G) Medical professionals focused on respiratory health, pulmonology, pediatrics, or emergency medicine.
(H) Local air districts.
(I) Local government.
(J) Business organizations, including local and state chambers of commerce.
(K) Nonprofit organizations specializing in any of the following:
(i) Respiratory health.
(ii) Seniors.
(iii) Individuals with disabilities.
(iv) Individuals experiencing homelessness.
(b) The task force shall consider, but not be limited to, all of the following topics:
(1) The impact of current programs or efforts to protect public health from the impact of smoke before, during, and after significant air quality events caused by wildfires or other sources.
(2) Prevention, mitigation, and other practices that a state agency, air district, or county can take to protect public health from the impact of smoke from future significant air quality events caused by wildfires or other sources.
(3) Public outreach strategies that exist, or should exist, to educate, inform, and share information with first responders and the public about available resources and useful strategies to protect a persons health in the event of an air quality event.
(4) Multiagency coordination between state, local, and regional government agencies and departments.
(5) Possible funding sources for wildfire smoke mitigation.
(c) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, the task force shall report its recommendations to the Legislature and the relevant policy committees.
(2) The department shall publish the task forces recommendations on its internet website.
SEC. 4. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 4. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 4. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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