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CA AB2370

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joaquin Arambula

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Bars state or local agencies from delegating, assigning, or contracting out essential public safety communications operations, including emergency dispatch processing, without office authorization

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Emergency Management3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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