AB 2700CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California requires Public Utilities Commission to report on wildfire victim restitution shortfalls

Original title: Public Utilities Commission: electrical corporations: wildfire victim restitution shortfalls: report: restitution mechanisms.

August 31, 2026

Public Utilities Wildfire Recovery Consumer Protection State Regulation PublicUtilitiesCommission electricalcorporations report restitutionmechanisms wildfirevictimrestitutionshortfalls

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Where This Stands

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

Last action

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 76. Noes 0.)May 28, 2026

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5 versions on file

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The Frame

What this does

This bill creates a formal state-mandated process to address financial gaps for wildfire survivors whose claims against remain unresolved, potentially impacting the financial obligations of those corporations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Wildfire victims

The bill mandates a report to identify and address shortfalls in their restitution payments.

Electrical corporations

The commission will recommend mechanisms for these corporations to address restitution shortfalls.

Public Utilities Commission

The commission is tasked with the administrative burden of conducting the assessment and submitting the report.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 31, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 2700 requires the Public Utilities Commission to identify unpaid owed to wildfire victims from fires caused by before July 12, 2019. By January 1, 2028, the commission must submit a report recommending specific mechanisms to ensure these victims receive full and timely compensation.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill provide direct payments to wildfire victims?

No, the bill requires the Public Utilities Commission to study the issue and recommend mechanisms for to address shortfalls in .

Which wildfires are covered by this report?

The report covers wildfires caused by that occurred before July 12, 2019.

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