AB 2208 (Kalra)

OVERVIEW

AB 2208 would phase out fluorescent lamps in general lighting applications by banning the sale of compact fluorescent lamps starting on January 1st, 2024, and the sale of linear fluorescent lamps starting on January 1st , 2025.

THE ISSUE

Even though California is one of seven states that have either banned mercury-added lamps from being disposed in the regular trash or enacted Extended Producer Responsibility laws, low lamp recycling rates and accidental breakage still cause significant mercury release. Therefore, each fluorescent lamp must be viewed as a potentially serious health risk to consumers, their families, and the solid waste management workers who encounter them in the trash. By ushering out fluorescent lamps, this bill will allow better alternatives to light the way to a safer, more energy-efficient future.

Position: Supported by Californians Against Waste
Contact: Clara Vazeix

BILL SUMMARY

AB 2208 would prohibit the sale and distribution as a new manufactured product of compact fluorescent lamps and linear fluorescent lamps with the exception of specialty fluorescent lamps, including those used in image capture, image projection, and disinfection starting on January 1st, 2024, and January 1st, 2025, respectively.

Status: Signed by the Governor
Current language, analysis, and votes: AB 2208