Bill
SB 982
Climate disasters: civil actions.
2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Dawn Addis and 12 co-sponsors
SB 982 establishes civil action mechanisms allowing California residents to sue parties responsible for climate disaster damages, expanding legal pathways for climate-related loss recovery and accountability.
April 22 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 3. Noes 2.)