AB 1934CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California AB 1934 requires State Fire Marshal to create home hardening certification program by 2029

Original title: State Fire Marshal: home hardening certification program implementation plan.

August 30, 2026

Wildfire Mitigation Home Hardening Building Standards State Fire Marshal StateFireMarshal homehardeningcertificationprogramimplementationplan

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Version history & redline

3 versions on file

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Comparing 02/13/26 - Introduced → 03/25/26 - Amended Assembly

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The Frame

What this does

The program aims to bring existing homes into alignment with modern wildfire safety standards, potentially impacting insurance eligibility and property resilience for homeowners in high-risk areas.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Homeowners

Property owners may choose to implement certified home hardening measures during future renovations.

Contractors

Contractors may be eligible for certification if they complete training related to home hardening and wildfire resiliency activities.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill mandates the development of a voluntary certification program to help property owners reduce wildfire risk during renovations. By January 1, 2028, an advisory committee must create an implementation plan, followed by the official launch of the certification program by the State Fire Marshal on or before January 1, 2029.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The program aims to bring existing homes into alignment with modern wildfire safety standards, potentially impacting insurance eligibility and property resilience for homeowners in high-risk areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this home hardening certification mandatory for all homeowners?

No, the bill specifies that the measures are intended to be voluntarily implemented during renovation or property improvement projects.

What is the goal of the home hardening certification program?

The goal is to reduce the risk of loss during a fire and bring existing building stock into alignment with state building standards for wildland-urban interface areas.

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