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CA AB1756
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Gonzalez
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AI Summary
- Extends the City of Needles off-highway vehicle (OHV) pilot program from January 1, 2028 to January 1, 2033, allowing combined-use highways to exceed the standard 3-mile limit
- Permits designation of up to 10 miles of combined-use highways to connect federal Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service trails with city services, lodging, and fuel facilities
- Requires OHV operators on combined-use highways to have valid driver's licenses, insurance, rubber tires, operational stoplights, and prohibits nighttime operation with a 35 mph speed limit
- Mandates the City of Needles submit reports by January 1, 2032 evaluating safety, environmental impacts, traffic effects, and impacts on wildlife, cultural resources, and air quality
- Requires California Highway Patrol approval of all designated routes to ensure no traffic safety hazards are created, with the city agreeing to defend and indemnify the state against related claims
Legislative Description
Off-highway vehicle recreation: City of Needles.
Last Action
Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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