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    AB-855
    Energy & Environment

    Vehicles: commercial electric vehicle safety.

    Introduced
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • 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.

    Summary

    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.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Tom LackeyR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
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    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Tom LackeyR
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    Joaquin ArambulaD
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    Buffy WicksD
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    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
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    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
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    Diane DixonR
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    Gregg HartD
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    Blanca PachecoD
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    Gail PellerinD
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    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
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    Tri TaR
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    Jessica CalozaD
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    Mark GonzalezD
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    Heather HadwickR
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    Jose SolacheD
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    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Tom Lackey
    Tom LackeyR
    California State Assembly Member
    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/19/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    April 28, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    7007PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • 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.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Tom Lackey
    Tom LackeyR
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    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.

    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/19/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    April 28, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    7007PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Tom LackeyR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 16 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 4
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Tom LackeyR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member