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Newsom Faces Decision on Two Smoke-Damage Bills

9/9/2026

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Governor Gavin Newsom must decide whether to sign two bills creating smoke-damage standards.
AB 1642 would set statewide lead and asbestos testing and remediation standards by 2028.
AB 1795 would require insurers to inspect claims within 30 days and pay testing costs.
The bills presume ash, soot or char in a home originates from the wildfire.
Los Angeles County sued State Farm and FAIR Plan for delaying and denying smoke-damage claims.

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Governor Gavin Newsom must decide whether to sign two bills creating smoke-damage standards.
AB 1642 would set statewide lead and asbestos testing and remediation standards by 2028.
AB 1795 would require insurers to inspect claims within 30 days and pay testing costs.
The bills presume ash, soot or char in a home originates from the wildfire.
Los Angeles County sued State Farm and FAIR Plan for delaying and denying smoke-damage claims.