SB870Introduced in the Senate
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Introduced by Dave Cortese, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to add Part 9 (commencing with Section 14960) to Division 12 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to fire safety.
Where it stands
May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
May 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Placed on suspense file · April 27, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Dahle | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Cabaldon | 3 | Yes |
| Tim Grayson | 9 | Yes |
| Aisha Wahab | 10 | Yes |
| Sabrina Cervantes | 31 | Yes |
| Kelly Seyarto | 32 | Yes |
| Laura Richardson | 35 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 5.
Referred to Com. on E.M.
Set for hearing March 24.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on RLS. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0. Page 3657.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Set for hearing April 14.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0. Page 3867.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing April 27.
April 27 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Set for hearing May 14.
May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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