Brief

Councilmembers Adrin Nazarian and Katy Yaroslavsky introduced this resolution to endorse SB 254 and related wildfire liability reforms at the state level, including creation of a Catastrophic Event Perils Fund. The resolution is part of the city's 2025-2026 state and federal legislative advocacy program. It currently sits in the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, having just been referred on June 26, 2026.

Full summary

This resolution directs the City of Los Angeles to support SB 254 and related state-level legislation aimed at reforming liability protections for utilities and property owners in catastrophic wildfire events, and establishing a state Catastrophic Event Perils Fund to help stabilize insurance markets and reduce wildfire-related financial risk. The underlying policy concern is that current liability frameworks and insurance availability create barriers for property development and community stability in wildfire-prone areas; proponents argue that targeted liability reforms and a dedicated state fund can balance consumer protection with market functionality. The resolution was introduced by Councilmember Adrin Nazarian and seconded by Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky on June 26, 2026. It is designated as part of the city's 2025-2026 State and Federal Legislative Programs, meaning it sets the city's official position on state legislative priorities for the year. The measure has been referred to the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, which handles legislative advocacy and state-level matters. As of the most recent activity on June 26, 2026, the resolution remains pending in committee. No votes have yet been recorded, and the file is not scheduled for a hearing or further action at this time. The resolution has a statutory expiration date of June 26, 2028.

Activity (1)

• 2026-06-26 Resolution referred to Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-06-26 Resolution · other