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SB982Introduced in the Senate

Climate disasters: civil actions.

IntroducedSenate Insurance

Introduced by Scott Wiener, District 11

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An act to add Part 3.5 (commencing with Section 3508.5) to Division 4 of the Civil Code, relating to climate disasters.

Where it stands

April 22 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 3. Noes 2. Page 4011.)

April 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · April 22, 2026

3

Yes

2

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Roger Niello6No
Josh Becker13Yes
Steve Padilla18Yes
Caroline Menjivar20Yes
Susan Rubio22Absent
Laura Richardson35Absent
Brian Jones40No

Bill history

  1. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

  2. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 7.

  3. Referred to Coms. on JUD. and INS.

  4. Set for hearing April 14.

  5. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  6. April 14 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 6. Noes 2. Page 3868.) Reconsideration granted.

  7. Set for hearing April 21.

  8. Set for hearing April 22 in INS. pending receipt.

  9. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on INS. (Ayes 9. Noes 2. Page 3977.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on INS.

  10. April 22 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 3. Noes 2. Page 4011.)

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