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HB25-1118

Catalytic Converter Replacement Exemption

Type Bill
Session 2025 Regular Session
Subjects
Public Health Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Concerning the replacement of certain catalytic converters.

Bill Summary:

When a catalytic converter mechanically fails or is stolen from a motor vehicle, current rules of the air quality control commission require the replacement to comply with the rules of the California air resources board. The bill creates a temporary exception that allows a person to use a replacement catalytic converter that complies with the standards established by rules of the federal environmental protection agency if:

  • In the case of the theft of a catalytic converter, the theft has been reported to a law enforcement agency; and
  • The owner or operator of the motor vehicle has made a reasonable effort to obtain the required replacement catalytic converter and has been unable to obtain the replacement catalytic converter.

The exception is repealed, effective July 1, 2027.


(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Status

Lost

Introduced

Lost

Related Documents & Information

Date Version Documents
01/27/2025 Introduced PDF
Date Version Documents
03/03/2025 PA1 PDF
Date Version Documents
08/27/2025 FN3 PDF
03/14/2025 FN2 PDF
02/07/2025 FN1 PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment L.001 The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Adopt amendment L.002 The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Refer House Bill 25-1118, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 12-1. Vote summary
Date Amendment Number Committee/ Floor Hearing Status Documents
02/27/2025 L.002 HOU Energy & Environment Passed [*] PDF
02/27/2025 L.001 HOU Energy & Environment Passed [*] PDF
Date Location Action
05/13/2025 House House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
02/27/2025 House House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Amended to Appropriations
01/27/2025 House Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment

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