Vehicles: commercial electric vehicle safety.
- Requires California to create a statewide action plan for responding to electric commercial vehicle battery fires by 2027.
- Mandates safety protocols to protect first responders, drivers, and communities from toxic emissions and fire risks.
- Establishes guidelines to prevent infrastructure damage and minimize road closures during battery fire incidents.
- Requires consultation with truck manufacturers, safety agencies, and labor groups to develop best practices.
Assembly Member Lackey's proposal directs California's Office of Emergency Services (OES) to create a comprehensive action plan addressing electric commercial vehicle battery fires, establishing new protocols for emergency response and risk mitigation by January 2027.
The mandated action plan must outline best practices across multiple safety dimensions, including assessment protocols for high-voltage hazards after collisions, protection measures for drivers and first responders, and strategies to contain toxic emissions through appropriate safety buffers. The plan will also address infrastructure protection, focusing on preventing structural damage to bridges and overpasses while minimizing road closure durations. Additional requirements include protocols for efficient resource deployment and specific measures to reduce wildfire risk and prevent battery reignition.
To develop these guidelines, OES must collaborate with key stakeholders including the State Fire Marshal, California Highway Patrol, Department of Transportation, electric truck manufacturers, and labor organizations. The office may also consult additional state and federal agencies to inform the plan's development. This coordinated approach aims to incorporate technical expertise and operational experience from across the transportation and emergency response sectors.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
 Tom LackeyR Assembly Member | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Laurie DaviesR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Chris WardD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lori WilsonD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Requires California to create a statewide action plan for responding to electric commercial vehicle battery fires by 2027.
- Mandates safety protocols to protect first responders, drivers, and communities from toxic emissions and fire risks.
- Establishes guidelines to prevent infrastructure damage and minimize road closures during battery fire incidents.
- Requires consultation with truck manufacturers, safety agencies, and labor groups to develop best practices.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Lackey's proposal directs California's Office of Emergency Services (OES) to create a comprehensive action plan addressing electric commercial vehicle battery fires, establishing new protocols for emergency response and risk mitigation by January 2027.
The mandated action plan must outline best practices across multiple safety dimensions, including assessment protocols for high-voltage hazards after collisions, protection measures for drivers and first responders, and strategies to contain toxic emissions through appropriate safety buffers. The plan will also address infrastructure protection, focusing on preventing structural damage to bridges and overpasses while minimizing road closure durations. Additional requirements include protocols for efficient resource deployment and specific measures to reduce wildfire risk and prevent battery reignition.
To develop these guidelines, OES must collaborate with key stakeholders including the State Fire Marshal, California Highway Patrol, Department of Transportation, electric truck manufacturers, and labor organizations. The office may also consult additional state and federal agencies to inform the plan's development. This coordinated approach aims to incorporate technical expertise and operational experience from across the transportation and emergency response sectors.
Latest Voting History
Tom LackeyR Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Laurie DaviesR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Chris WardD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lori WilsonD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |