California bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
California AB 1909
Off-highway vehicle: emergency response situation.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Davies (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the California legislature· summary
Under existing law, generally a motor vehicle may not be driven upon a highway unless it is registered. However, off-highway motor vehicles issued an identification plate or device may cross highways under specified conditions, including, among others, a peace officer in an emergency response situation.
This bill would similarly authorize first responders, as defined, to operate or drive an off-highway vehicle upon a highway to provide emergency response services or while performing official departmental duties.
Text versions
- 03/09/26 - Amended Assembly· Mar 9, 2026
- 02/12/26 - Introduced· Feb 12, 2026
- AB1909
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 10, 2026 · House
Re-referred to Com. on TRANS. - Mar 9, 2026 · House
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended. - Mar 9, 2026 · House
Referred to Com. on TRANS. - Feb 13, 2026 · House
From printer. May be heard in committee March 15. - Feb 12, 2026 · House
Read first time. To print.