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Crop Insurance: Protecting Wine Grapes Against Wildfire Smoke Damage.

This law mandates the creation of a new crop insurance program specifically for wine grape producers. The goal is to provide financial protection against losses caused by wildfire smoke contamination, which renders grapes unusable for winemaking. A new policy must be researched and made available within 18 months, particularly benefiting wine regions like California, Oregon, and Washington.
Key points
New insurance coverage: Wine grape growers will gain the option to insure their crops against losses resulting from wildfire smoke exposure.
Policy development timeline: The government must develop and make this specialized insurance policy available within 18 months.
Post-harvest testing: The law requires evaluating the feasibility of allowing claims based on testing conducted after harvest if smoke damage was not detectable earlier.
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Print number: 118_S_2134
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2023-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Smoke Exposure Crop Insurance Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2134.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New insurance coverage: Wine grape growers will gain the option to insure their crops against losses resulting from wildfire smoke exposure.
  • Policy development timeline: The government must develop and make this specialized insurance policy available within 18 months.
  • Post-harvest testing: The law requires evaluating the feasibility of allowing claims based on testing conducted after harvest if smoke damage was not detectable earlier.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Agriculture