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AB 441CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California extends wildfire mitigation program funding and oversight until 2030

Original title: Wildfire prevention: wildfire mitigation program.

August 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The extension ensures that property owners and local governments remain eligible for state-funded wildfire mitigation grants for an additional six months, maintaining the current framework for and vegetation management projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners

They remain eligible to apply for financial assistance for fire risk reduction projects through January 1, 2030.

Local governments

They remain eligible to receive financial assistance for wildfire mitigation efforts through January 1, 2030.

Office of the State Fire Marshal

The agency continues its delegated duties to identify and evaluate cost-effective mitigation measures.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 441 extends the for the state's wildfire mitigation financial assistance program by six months, moving the expiration from July 1, 2029, to January 1, 2030. This program provides financial assistance for property owners, community organizations, and local governments to implement fire risk reduction measures.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The extension ensures that property owners and local governments remain eligible for state-funded wildfire mitigation grants for an additional six months, maintaining the current framework for and vegetation management projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill change?
It extends the legal authority for the state's wildfire mitigation financial assistance program by six months, allowing it to continue operating until January 1, 2030.
Who is eligible for financial assistance under this program?
Property owners, community organizations, and local governments may receive assistance for approved fire risk reduction measures.

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Lobbying Activity

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association

2026

INSURANCEBUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSTORTS

Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other Issues related to flood insurance. Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators. Issues related to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. H.R. 7128, TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, all provisions.

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association

2026

INSURANCEBUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSTORTS

Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other Issues related to flood insurance. Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators. Issues related to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. H.R. 7128, TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, all provisions.

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association

2025

INSURANCEBUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSTORTS

Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other Issues related to flood insurance. Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators.

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association

2025

INSURANCEBUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSTORTS

Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other issues related to flood insurance products. Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators.

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association

2025

INSURANCEBUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSTORTS

Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other issues related to flood insurance products. Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Issues related to the California wildfires and disaster response. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators.

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association

2025

INSURANCEBUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSTORTS

Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other issues related to flood insurance products. Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. H.R. 1105, Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act of 2025, all provisions. Issues related to the California wildfires and disaster response. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators.

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association

2024

INSURANCEBUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSTORTS

Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other issues related to flood insurance products. Marijuana impairment research. Issues relating to automobile insurance. Issues related to home owners insurance. Issues relating to Federal Insurance Office activities regarding consideration of ESG policies by insurers. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators. H.R. 7462, Wildfire Insurance Coverage Act of 2023, all provisions.

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association

2024

INSURANCEBUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSTORTS

Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other issues related to flood insurance products. Marijuana impairment research. Issues relating to automobile insurance. Issues related to home owners insurance. Issues relating to Federal Insurance Office activities regarding consideration of ESG policies by insurers. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators. H.R. 7462, Wildfire Insurance Coverage Act of 2023, all provisions.

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association

2024

INSURANCEBUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSTORTS

Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other issues related to flood insurance products. Marijuana impairment research. Issues relating to automobile insurance. Issues relating to Federal Insurance Office activities regarding consideration of ESG policies by insurers. Issues relating to the Federal Insurance Office regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators. H.R. 7462, Wildfire Insurance Coverage Act of 2023, all provisions.

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association

2024

INSURANCEBUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSTORTS

Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other issues related to flood insurance products. Marijuana impairment research. Issues relating to automobile insurance. Issues relating to Federal Insurance Office activities regarding consideration of ESG policies by insurers. Issues relating to the Federal Insurance Office regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators.

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift100% confidence

Program Sunset Extension

The legislature is opting to extend the wildfire mitigation program by six months rather than allowing it to expire or making it permanent.

Connected Entities

organizationOffice of Emergency ServicesJointly administers the wildfire mitigation program.Map →
organizationDepartment of Forestry and Fire ProtectionJointly administers the wildfire mitigation program.Map →
organizationOffice of the State Fire MarshalResponsible for delegated duties and identifying cost-effective fire risk reductMap →

Sources

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openstates.org

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