California · 2025–26 Regular Session · Assembly Bill
AB 1909: Off-highway vehicle: emergency response situation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
AB 1909 is a assembly bill introduced in the California Assembly on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Off-highway vehicle: emergency response situation. Primary sponsor: Laurie Davies (R). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
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Official summary
Legislative Counsel’s Digest (official, as of the latest version). Written by nonpartisan legislative staff; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Davies | Primary sponsor | Republican | Assembly | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
- From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.
- Referred to Com. on TRANS.
- From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
- Read first time. To print.