AB-1075
Energy & Environment

Fire protection: privately contracted fire prevention resources: public water sources.

Engrossed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Establishes new safety rules for private fire prevention contractors during active fire incidents.
  • Requires approval and backflow prevention devices for private contractors to access public water sources.
  • Mandates clear labeling of private fire equipment as non-emergency without emergency lights or sirens.

Summary

Assembly Member Bryan's legislation addressing private fire prevention contractors establishes new protocols for their access to public water sources during active fire incidents. The measure, co-authored by Assembly Member McKinnor and Senator Cervantes, requires contractors to obtain explicit approval from incident command or jurisdictional authorities before connecting equipment to public water infrastructure. It also mandates the use of backflow prevention devices to protect water supply integrity.

The Office of Emergency Services must develop regulations requiring private contractors' equipment and vehicles to be clearly marked as non-emergency resources. The rules prohibit the use of emergency lights, sirens, or any labeling that could suggest affiliation with official fire departments or emergency response agencies. The office may consult both private fire prevention contractors and public fire agencies while crafting these standards.

The legislation preserves community water systems' existing authority over their distribution networks, explicitly stating that new equipment regulations cannot restrict their operational control. This maintains water utilities' independence in managing their infrastructure while implementing additional oversight of private contractors' water access during fire events.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 2200
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Senate Governmental Organization Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Governmental Organization Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources and Water]
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 1075 Bryan Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Contacts

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Anna CaballeroD
Senator
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Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Sabrina CervantesD
Senator
Bill Author
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Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
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Anna CaballeroD
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Tim GraysonD
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Committee Member
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Sabrina CervantesD
Senator
Bill Author
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Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
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Isaac BryanD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Tina McKinnorD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
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Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Committee Member

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Introduced By

Tina McKinnor
Tina McKinnorD
California State Assembly Member
Isaac Bryan
Isaac BryanD
California State Assembly Member
Co-Author
Sabrina Cervantes
Sabrina CervantesD
California State Senator
40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/12/2025)

Latest Voting History

July 16, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Establishes new safety rules for private fire prevention contractors during active fire incidents.
  • Requires approval and backflow prevention devices for private contractors to access public water sources.
  • Mandates clear labeling of private fire equipment as non-emergency without emergency lights or sirens.

Get Involved

Act Now!

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

Introduced By

Tina McKinnor
Tina McKinnorD
California State Assembly Member
Isaac Bryan
Isaac BryanD
California State Assembly Member
Co-Author
Sabrina Cervantes
Sabrina CervantesD
California State Senator

Summary

Assembly Member Bryan's legislation addressing private fire prevention contractors establishes new protocols for their access to public water sources during active fire incidents. The measure, co-authored by Assembly Member McKinnor and Senator Cervantes, requires contractors to obtain explicit approval from incident command or jurisdictional authorities before connecting equipment to public water infrastructure. It also mandates the use of backflow prevention devices to protect water supply integrity.

The Office of Emergency Services must develop regulations requiring private contractors' equipment and vehicles to be clearly marked as non-emergency resources. The rules prohibit the use of emergency lights, sirens, or any labeling that could suggest affiliation with official fire departments or emergency response agencies. The office may consult both private fire prevention contractors and public fire agencies while crafting these standards.

The legislation preserves community water systems' existing authority over their distribution networks, explicitly stating that new equipment regulations cannot restrict their operational control. This maintains water utilities' independence in managing their infrastructure while implementing additional oversight of private contractors' water access during fire events.

40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/12/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 2200
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Senate Governmental Organization Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Governmental Organization Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources and Water]
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 1075 Bryan Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Latest Voting History

July 16, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Contacts

Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Sabrina CervantesD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Select All Legislators
Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Sabrina CervantesD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Isaac BryanD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Tina McKinnorD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Committee Member