AB-1863 • 2026

Fire protection districts: fees: 911 telephone calls.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: DeMaio
Last action: 2026-05-28
Official status: Read third time. Refused passage. (Ayes 39. Noes 4.).
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify the enforcement mechanism or potential exceptions, leaving these aspects unclear.

Fire Protection Districts: No Fees for 911 Calls

This law stops fire protection districts from charging fees when people use the 911 emergency number or when firefighters respond to a 911 call.

What This Bill Does

Stops fire protection district boards from charging fees for using the 911 emergency telephone number.
Prevents charges for emergency responders arriving at a location because of a 911 call.

Who It Names or Affects

Fire protection district boards
Members of the public who use 911 emergency services

Terms To Know

fire protection district board: A group that manages and makes decisions for a fire protection district, which is an area with its own firefighting service.
911 emergency telephone number: The phone number people call when they need help from police, firefighters, or ambulance services in an emergency situation.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify what exceptions might apply to the prohibition on fees.
It is unclear how this law will be enforced or if there are penalties for violating it.

Bill History

2026-05-28 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Refused passage. (Ayes 39. Noes 4.).
2026-05-18 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-05-14 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
2026-05-14 California Legislative Information
Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended.
2026-05-13 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
2026-05-04 California Legislative Information
(Ayes 55. Noes 19.)
2026-05-04 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on APPR. pursuant to Assembly Rule 97.
2026-04-28 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-04-27 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
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
using
a 911 emergency telephone
number,
number or for emergency responders arriving at a location or otherwise responding to the use of a 911 emergency telephone number,
except as provided.

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