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SB-349 • 2026

Emergency vehicles: blue warning lights.

Emergency vehicles: blue warning lights.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Archuleta
Last action
2026-02-02
Official status
Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not provide details on what happens if a parole officer fails to complete the required training.

Emergency Vehicles: Blue Warning Lights for Parole Officers

This law allows parole officers to use blue warning lights on their emergency vehicles if they complete a specific training course.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows parole officers to display blue warning lights from their emergency vehicles after completing a 4-hour classroom training course certified by the Commission on Correctional Peace Officers Standards and Training.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Parole officers who want to use blue warning lights on their emergency vehicles
  • The Commission on Correctional Peace Officers Standards and Training

Terms To Know

Peace Officer
A person, like a police officer or probation officer, who is authorized by law to enforce the law.
Commission on Correctional Peace Officers Standards and Training
An organization that sets standards for training peace officers in California.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify consequences if a parole officer fails to complete the required training.
  • It is unclear how this change will impact public safety or traffic rules.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-02 California Legislative Information

    Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. 2025-05-23 California Legislative Information

    May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

  3. 2025-05-16 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing May 23.

  4. 2025-05-05 California Legislative Information

    May 5 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.

  5. 2025-04-25 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing May 5.

  6. 2025-04-23 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 841.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  7. 2025-04-09 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing April 22.

  8. 2025-03-26 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0. Page 534.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  9. 2025-03-11 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing March 25.

  10. 2025-02-19 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and PUB. S.

  11. 2025-02-13 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 15.

  12. 2025-02-12 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

SB 349, as introduced, Archuleta.
Emergency vehicles: blue warning lights.
Existing law authorizes specified peace officers, including, among others, police officers, probation officers, and members of the California National Guard, in the performance of the officers’ duties, to display a steady or flashing blue warning light visible from the front, sides, or rear of their emergency vehicles.
This bill would additionally authorize parole officers to display the blue warning light from their emergency vehicles if they complete a 4-hour classroom training course regarding the operation of emergency vehicles that is certified by the Commission on Correctional Peace Officers Standards and Training.

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