Appeals Court Pauses California Climate Disclosure Law

The court did not explain its decision.
Appeals Court Pauses California Climate Disclosure Law
California Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses California emissions rules in Sacramento, Calif., on May 22, 2025. Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
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A federal appeals court on Nov. 18 paused a California law that would require many companies to prepare climate-related financial risk reports.

A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit prohibited California officials from taking steps to enforce the law, Senate Bill 261, set to take effect in January 2026.
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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