California AB1227 expedites critical fuels reduction projects by suspending certain state statutes and regulations.

California AB1227 suspends applicable state statutes, rules, regulations, and requirements for critical fuels reduction projects to expedite wildfire mitigation efforts. The suspension applies to projects in very high fire hazard severity zones that remove hazardous trees, create strategic fuel breaks, or improve ingress and egress routes. The Natural Resources Agency and the California Environmental Protection Agency must report to the Legislature on the implementation of this suspension by January 31, 2026. The suspension remains in effect until January 1, 2028, and is then repealed.

California AB1227 expedites critical fuels reduction projects by suspending certain state statutes and regulations.

California AB1227 suspends applicable state statutes, rules, regulations, and requirements for critical fuels reduction projects to expedite wildfire mitigation efforts. The suspension applies to projects in very high fire hazard severity zones that remove hazardous trees, create strategic fuel breaks, or improve ingress and egress routes. The Natural Resources Agency and the California Environmental Protection Agency must report to the Legislature on the implementation of this suspension by January 31, 2026. The suspension remains in effect until January 1, 2028, and is then repealed.