AB 1902 California Assembly · 2015-2016 Regular Session

Time for commencing civil actions: Aliso Canyon gas leak.

Summary

Existing law sets forth a two year statute of limitations for commencing a civil action for injury, illness, or wrongful death based upon exposure to a hazardous material or toxic substance other than asbestos, as specified. This bill would establish a 3 year statute of limitations for commencing a civil action for injury, illness, or wrongful death based on exposure to methane, benzene, mercaptan, or any other hazardous material or toxic substance resulting from the Southern California Gas Company Aliso Canyon SS-25 gas leak, as specified.

Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2016

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 11, 2016 Last action Apr 5, 2016

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Committee

Mar 29, 2016

Lower · Passed

In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

lower

Mar 8, 2016

Lower · Passed

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

lower

Feb 25, 2016

Committee

Referred to Com. on JUD.

lower

Feb 12, 2016

Lower · Passed

From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors