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CA AB2370
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joaquin Arambula
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Public Safety Communications Division within the Office of Emergency Services as the exclusive authority for statewide public safety communications systems, prohibiting other state agencies from performing these duties
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Requires all state public agencies to utilize the public safety communications systems established by the division, including systems like the California Radio Interoperable System (CRIS)
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Prohibits state, local, or the division itself from entering contracts for technical, maintenance, or system support services without approval from the Office of Emergency Services
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Bars state or local agencies from delegating, assigning, or contracting out essential public safety communications operations, including emergency dispatch processing, without office authorization
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Applies to all California cities including charter cities, as the Legislature declares this a matter of statewide concern rather than municipal affair
Legislative Description
Public Safety Communications Division.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on E.M.
3/9/2026