California Expansion

California Law Will Expand Products Collected by PaintCare

A new California law will expand the range of products managed by the PaintCare program in the state from architectural coatings to a broader array of paint product types. SB 1143, which passed the state legislature with bipartisan approval on August 30, 2024, received support from CalRecycle, environmental advocates, and the American Coatings Association (ACA). Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law on September 29, 2024.

With SB 1143, PaintCare products will be expanded to include additional nonindustrial coatings and coating-related products. In 2023 another industry supported California law added aerosol coatings to the list of products that PaintCare will manage. Under SB 1143, the timeline for adding aerosol coatings has been merged with the additional coatings product categories and extended to 2028 to streamline regulatory processes and program implementation.

Implementation plans are under development and are pending submission to and approval by CalRecycle. PaintCare will provide updates to manufacturers on an ongoing basis.