AB-272
Energy & Environment

Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program.

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CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Requires the first biennial report on heavy-duty vehicle inspections by December 31, 2026.
  • Mandates emissions testing for non-gasoline heavy-duty vehicles over 14,000 pounds.
  • Exempts zero-emission vehicles and emergency response vehicles from inspection requirements.
  • Requires vehicle owners to correct violations within 45 days of citation or 75 days for agricultural vehicles.
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (1/21/2025)
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Summary

Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry's amendment to California's Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program establishes December 31, 2026, as the deadline for the State Air Resources Board's first biennial report on program implementation, replacing the previous requirement of submission within four years of full program deployment.

The report must detail enforcement activities, operational downtime periods, estimated emissions reductions, and an analysis of cost-effectiveness. This reporting requirement applies to the inspection and maintenance program for non-gasoline heavy-duty vehicles exceeding 14,000 pounds, which includes both California-registered vehicles and out-of-state vehicles operating on California roads. The program maintains existing exemptions for zero-emission vehicles, authorized emergency vehicles, military tactical vehicles, and new vehicles meeting stringent emissions standards.

The underlying program continues to require vehicle testing, compliance certification, and enforcement mechanisms administered through coordination between the State Air Resources Board, Department of Motor Vehicles, and California Highway Patrol. Vehicle owners must address cited deficiencies within specified timeframes - 45 days for most vehicles and 75 days for agricultural vehicles. The program allows streamlined compliance processes for fleet owners with established compliance records while maintaining testing requirements.

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Introduced By

Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
California State Assembly Member

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Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
Hearing scheduled for at , 1021 O Street, Room 1100
Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

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Tom LackeyR
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Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
Assembly Member
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Laurie DaviesR
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Chris WardD
Assembly Member
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Lori WilsonD
Assembly Member
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Key Takeaways

  • Requires the first biennial report on heavy-duty vehicle inspections by December 31, 2026.
  • Mandates emissions testing for non-gasoline heavy-duty vehicles over 14,000 pounds.
  • Exempts zero-emission vehicles and emergency response vehicles from inspection requirements.
  • Requires vehicle owners to correct violations within 45 days of citation or 75 days for agricultural vehicles.

Get Involved

Act Now!

This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.

Introduced By

Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry's amendment to California's Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program establishes December 31, 2026, as the deadline for the State Air Resources Board's first biennial report on program implementation, replacing the previous requirement of submission within four years of full program deployment.

The report must detail enforcement activities, operational downtime periods, estimated emissions reductions, and an analysis of cost-effectiveness. This reporting requirement applies to the inspection and maintenance program for non-gasoline heavy-duty vehicles exceeding 14,000 pounds, which includes both California-registered vehicles and out-of-state vehicles operating on California roads. The program maintains existing exemptions for zero-emission vehicles, authorized emergency vehicles, military tactical vehicles, and new vehicles meeting stringent emissions standards.

The underlying program continues to require vehicle testing, compliance certification, and enforcement mechanisms administered through coordination between the State Air Resources Board, Department of Motor Vehicles, and California Highway Patrol. Vehicle owners must address cited deficiencies within specified timeframes - 45 days for most vehicles and 75 days for agricultural vehicles. The program allows streamlined compliance processes for fleet owners with established compliance records while maintaining testing requirements.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (1/21/2025)
Probability of Passing
We're working on it! Check back later.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
Hearing scheduled for at , 1021 O Street, Room 1100
Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

Community Outlook

No votes yet
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Negative
0%

Latest Voting History

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There are currently no voting records for this bill.

Relevant Contacts

Profile
Tom LackeyR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Laurie DaviesR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Chris WardD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lori WilsonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Tom LackeyR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
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Laurie DaviesR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Chris WardD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Lori WilsonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Gregg HartD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Josh HooverR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Corey JacksonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Juan CarrilloD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Josh LowenthalD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Diane PapanD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Patrick AhrensD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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John HarabedianD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Alexandra MacedoR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Rhodesia RansomD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Chris RogersD
Assembly Member
Committee Member