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CA AB1909

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Laurie Davies

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes first responders (as defined in Government Code Section 8562) to operate off-highway vehicles on public highways when providing emergency response services or performing official departmental duties

  • Expands existing law that already permits peace officers to drive off-highway vehicles on highways during emergency response situations

  • Off-highway vehicles must be properly identified and issued a plate or device pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 38160

  • Requires no state appropriation and has no fiscal impact according to the legislative analysis

Legislative Description

Off-highway vehicle: emergency response situation.

Last Action

Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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