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SB 1396 California Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illegal dumping.

Summary
Existing law makes it unlawful to dump waste matter in certain locations, such as upon a public or private highway or road, upon private property without the consent of the owner, or in or upon a public park or other public property, as specified. Existing law also makes it unlawful to place, deposit, or dump rocks, concrete, asphalt, or dirt in certain locations, as specified. A person violating these provisions is guilty of an infraction, as specified. Existing law makes a violation of these provisions in commercial quantities, as defined, a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in a county jail and by a fine, as specified. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement by criminalizing illegal dumping, thereby protecting public property and enhancing community safety.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens transportation safety by criminalizing illegal dumping on highways and roads, protecting infrastructure integrity.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Last action Mar 4, 2026
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What changed between versions

02/20/26 - Introduced → SB1396 · 2 edits
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Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
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Committee
1
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to Com. on RLS.
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Suzette Valladares
Suzette Valladares
RRepublican
CA
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