AB518Introduced in the Assembly
Low-impact camping areas.
Introduced by Chris Ward, District 78
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Section 18862.43 of, and to add Part 2.3.5 (commencing with Section 18890) to Division 13 of, the Health and Safety Code, relating to land use.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 157, Statutes of 2025.
October 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 518 Ward Concurrence in Senate Amendments · September 10, 2025
67
Yes
0
No
13
Absent or Not Voting
80 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | Absent |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| James Gallagher | 3 | Absent |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | Yes |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| David Tangipa | 8 | Absent |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Absent |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.
Referred to Com. on H. & C.D.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 10. Noes 1.) (April 9).
Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading. (Page 1461.)
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 63. Noes 0. Page 1508.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Com. on HOUSING.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on HOUSING.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on RLS. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (July 15).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Referred to suspense file.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 4. Noes 0.) (August 29).
Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 35. Noes 1. Page 2660.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 67. Noes 0. Page 3220.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 157, Statutes of 2025.
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