Fire protection districts: fees: 911 telephone calls.

Healthcare

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: DeMaio
Last action: 2026-04-23
Official status: From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 23).
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details on exceptions or impacts on other service fee rules.

Fire Protection Districts: No Fees for 911 Calls

This law stops fire protection districts from charging fees when people use the emergency number 911.

What This Bill Does

Stops fire protection district boards from collecting fees when someone uses a 911 phone line.

Who It Names or Affects

People who live or work in areas covered by fire protection districts.
Fire protection district boards and staff.

Terms To Know

fire protection district: A special area where a group of people work together to prevent fires and help during emergencies.
911: The emergency phone number used in the United States for police, fire, and medical emergencies.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify what happens if there are special cases where fees might still be allowed.
It is unclear how this will affect other services provided by fire protection districts.

Bill History

2026-04-23 California Legislative Information
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 23).
2026-04-08 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
2026-04-07 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.M. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-16 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on E.M.
2026-02-12 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 14.
2026-02-11 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1863, as amended, DeMaio.
Fire protection districts: fees: 911 telephone calls.
Existing law authorizes a fire protection district board to charge a fee to cover the cost of any service the district provides, as specified.
This bill would prohibit a fire protection district board from charging a fee to any member of the public for use of a 911 emergency telephone
number.
number, except as provided.

Current Bill Text

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