California · 2025-2026 Regular Session

AB 1236Passed Origin Chamber

Insurance: Climate and Sustainability Insurance and Risk Reduction Grant Program.

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Became Law

Overview

This bill creates the Climate and Sustainability Insurance and Risk Reduction Grant Program, which will be funded by the state legislature. The program aims to expand insurance options, particularly for vulnerable communities, and to test community-purchased insurance to lower costs. It also encourages the use of nature-based solutions to reduce climate risks and build resilience.

Key provisions

Establishes the Climate and Sustainability Insurance and Risk Reduction Grant Program.
Funds the program through legislative appropriation.
Focuses on developing insurance mechanisms like community-based and parametric insurance.
Supports projects incorporating nature-based solutions for risk reduction.
Requires the Department of Insurance to report on program results to the Legislature.
Encourages the creation of climate resilience districts.
Aims to educate communities about the role of insurance in disaster preparedness.
The article will be repealed on January 1, 2035.

Who is affected

Insurance Industry
Homeowners
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California Communities
State Government

Notable changes

Creates a new grant program focused on climate-related insurance.
Expands the role of the Department of Insurance in addressing climate risks.

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Legislative history

14 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Feb 24, 2025

Read first time.

Mar 17, 2025

Referred to Com. on INS.

Mar 17, 2025

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on INS. Read second time and amended.

Mar 18, 2025

Re-referred to Com. on INS.

Apr 10, 2025

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on INS. Read second time and amended.

Apr 21, 2025

Re-referred to Com. on INS.

Apr 23, 2025

Coauthors revised.

Apr 23, 2025

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

May 14, 2025

In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

May 23, 2025

In committee: Held under submission.

Jan 31, 2026

Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

Feb 2, 2026

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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Insurance: Climate and Sustainability Insurance and Risk Reduction Grant Program.

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