Grizzly Bear Reintroduction Bill Passes out of Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee
Published Thursday, July 2, 2026
On Tuesday, state Senate Bill 1305, the California Grizzly Recovery Assessment Act, by state Sen. Laura Richardson, D-Inglewood, passed the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee and now heads to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, where it is expected to be heard in August.
The bill would require the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop a roadmap evaluating whether reintroducing grizzly bears to California would be feasible and advisable. During the committee hearing, Assemblymembers Juan Alanis, R-Modesto; Mark Gonzalez, R-Indio; and Heather Hadwick, R-Redding, raised concerns about the proposal, citing California's ongoing struggles responding to conflicts with gray wolves and other apex predators, public safety concerns, and CDFW's existing funding and staffing challenges.
California Farm Bureau continues to oppose SB 1305 and is working alongside the California Cattlemen's Association, Rural County Representatives of California and the California State Association of Counties to oppose the measure.
Staff contact: Richard Filgas, rfilgas@cfbf.com.
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