State Fire Marshal takes over safety rules and fees for hydrogen pipelines
Pipelines that carry hydrogen come under a new State Fire Marshal safety program like the one for oil pipelines, with yearly inspections, pressure testing and annual operator fees. Willful violations carry fines up to $25,000, and owners of existing lines must file safety assessments.
Who it affects
Operators of hydrogen pipelines in California
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
- : Existing hydrogen pipeline operators file safety assessments
Official text
California SB 804: Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.