Understanding California's Oil and Gas Safety Zones: Senate Bill 1137

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California's Senate Bill 1137 (SB 1137) establishes new safety measures to protect public health by creating buffer zones between oil and gas operations and community spaces. This legislation creates a 3,200-foot Health Protection Zone (HPZ) around homes, schools, hospitals, and other sensitive locations where people live, work, and gather. 

Current Status:​ As of June 28, 2024, SB 1137 is fully implemented and enforced across California. ​


View the Health Protection Zone Mapping Tool:


Updates & Announcements​

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Background & Resources

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Questions?

Contact us at SB1137Implementation@conservation.ca.gov for more information.