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AB 2453: Vehicles: off-highway motor vehicles.
What AB 2453 does, verified August 22, 2026
This bill would expand the existing law to allow first responders to operate off-highway motor vehicles in emergency response situations. It would also enable peace officers and first responders to drive off-highway vehicles on highways for up to 5 miles to access off-highway recreational areas or patrol locations within jurisdictions that have adopted a policy or plan. A local authority would be required to adopt a policy or plan for the operation of these vehicles, which would be made public and include requirements such as only operating on highways for up to 5 miles for official duties.
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. (2026-08-20)Alert me
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| Aug. 20, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 74. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 11, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 10, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 04, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar. |