{"id":81589,"date":"2026-06-09T19:24:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T02:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=81589"},"modified":"2026-06-09T19:24:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T02:24:59","slug":"assemblyman-tri-ta-introduces-legislation-to-exempt-chemical-leak-compensation-from-state-income-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=81589","title":{"rendered":"ASSEMBLYMAN TRI TA INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO EXEMPT CHEMICAL LEAK COMPENSATION FROM STATE INCOME TAXES"},"content":{"rendered":"

The chemical leak, which began on May 21, 2026, at an aerospace \u00a0manufacturing facility in Garden Grove, led to the evacuation of more than \u00a050,000 residents and prompted both a gubernatorial state of emergency \u00a0declaration and a presidential emergency declaration.<\/em><\/p>\n

ORANGE COUNTY<\/strong>\u2014 Assemblyman Tri Ta (R-Westminster) announced legislation that would exempt settlement payments, including any compensation received by victims of the 2026 Garden Grove chemical leak from California income taxes.<\/p>\n

The legislation would allow residents and businesses affected by the chemical emergency to retain the full value of compensation received for losses connected to the incident.<\/p>\n

Substantive amendments to AB 760<\/a>\u00a0excludes qualifying compensation payments from California personal income taxes and corporate income taxes for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2031. The bill would apply to residents, property owners, and businesses that receive compensation payments connected to the chemical leak.<\/p>\n

“When families are compensated for expenses caused by an evacuation, that money should stay with the people who were affected,”\u00a0Assemblyman Ta said<\/strong>. “The goal of this bill is simple: make sure disaster victims can keep every dollar intended to help them move forward. \u00a0The state should not be taking a share of those funds through income taxes.”<\/p>\n

Senator Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach) joined the legislation as a principal co-author.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe in solving problems, not creating new burdens. At a time when families are struggling with an affordability crisis, this legislation is the right approach, and I\u2019m proud to be a principal co-author. Throughout and after the hazmat incident, I heard directly from residents and business owners about the financial strain they faced as they worked to recover. That\u2019s why I signed on to this measure to ensure that financial payouts provided to victims are not taxed. This is about delivering real relief,\u201d\u00a0said Senator Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach), principal coauthor of AB 760.<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING<\/h3>\n

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“The families affected by the chemical incident have already borne enough of the cost. Evacuees should not face state income taxes on compensation intended to help them recover from an emergency that uprooted their lives. Assemblyman Tri Ta’s bill takes a commonsense approach by ensuring relief payments remain with the people who need them<\/em>.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Garden Grove Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein<\/strong><\/p>\n

“<\/strong>The chemical incident disrupted daily life for countless Stanton residents and created uncertainty for families and local businesses alike. As our community continues to recover, it is important that those affected are given every opportunity to rebuild their lives without additional obstacles. Assemblyman Tri Ta’s legislation recognizes that compensation paid to victims is intended to address real losses and hardships. This measure helps ensure that relief serves its intended purpose and supports the long-term recovery of our community<\/em>.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Stanton Mayor Dave Shawver<\/strong><\/p>\n

“The chemical emergency forced thousands of families in Westminster\u2019s District 1 from their homes and upended daily life throughout our neighborhoods. Any compensation received by evacuees is meant to help them recover\u2014not create another tax burden. I appreciate Assemblyman Tri Ta for introducing this legislation to ensure residents can keep every dollar of the relief they receive. Government should not tax disaster assistance meant to help families rebuild<\/em>.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Westminster Councilwoman Amy Phan West \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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