California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 985 — 911 emergency system.

Last action — August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 7 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill requires quarterly updates on California's Next Generation 911 system implementation.

This bill mandates the Office of Emergency Services to submit quarterly reports to the Legislature regarding the Next Generation 911 system. These reports will cover its development, implementation, and expenditures.

Summary

Existing law requires the Office of Emergency Services to develop a plan and timeline of target dates for the testing, implementation, and operation of a Next Generation 911 emergency communication system, including text to 911 service, throughout California. This bill would require the office to provide quarterly reports to the Legislature on the development, implementation, and spending on the Next Generation 911 system, as specified.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the California codes: Section 53121 of the Government Code.

  • Section 53121 of the Government Code

    budget March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 → These reports shall also include recommendations made by the State 911 Advisory Board to the office and any actions taken in response to those recommendations or any decisions made that contradict those recommendations, including justification for any decision that contradicts those recommendations. budget, the Assembly and Senate Committees on Emergency Management, the State 911 Advisory Board, January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1

    amended

Action History

  1. August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

  2. August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.

  3. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  4. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on C. & C. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 15). Re-referred to Com. on C. & C.

  5. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.M.

  6. Referred to Coms. on E.M and C. & C.

  7. In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

  8. Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 0. Page 4418.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  9. Ordered to special consent calendar.

  10. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

  11. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4260.) (May 14).

  12. Set for hearing May 14.

  13. May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.

  14. Set for hearing May 4.

  15. April 27 hearing postponed by committee.

  16. Set for hearing April 27.

  17. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0. Page 3864.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  18. Set for hearing April 14.

  19. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.M.

  20. From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on E.M. (Ayes 15. Noes 0. Page 3589.) (March 17).

  21. Set for hearing March 17.

  22. Referred to Coms. on E., U & C. and E.M.

  23. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 8.

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — Committee CX39 — Committee vote

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 7000
Republican 2000
Total 9000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Boerner, Tasha Democratic Yea
Bonta, Mia Democratic Yea
Caloza, Jessica Democratic Yea
Krell, Maggy Democratic Yea
Lowenthal, Josh Democratic Yea
Rogers, Chris Democratic Yea
Rubio, Blanca E. Democratic Yea
Castillo, Leticia Republican Yea
Hoover, Josh Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Communications and Conveyance] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

Passed 6 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 4001
Republican 2000
Total 6001
% of votes cast 86%0%0%14%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
Arambula, Joaquin Democratic Yea
Bains, Jasmeet Democratic Not Voting
Bennett, Steve Democratic Yea
Calderon, Lisa Democratic Yea
Ransom, Rhodesia Democratic Yea
DeMaio, Carl Republican Yea
Hadwick, Heather Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Special Consent SB985 Strickland et al.

Passed 33 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 25005
Republican 8002
Total 33007
% of votes cast 83%0%0%18%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Allen, Benjamin Democratic Not Voting
Archuleta, Bob Democratic Yea
Arreguín, Jesse Democratic Yea
Ashby, Angelique V. Democratic Yea
Becker, Josh Democratic Not Voting
Blakespear, Catherine S. Democratic Yea
Cabaldon, Christopher Democratic Yea
Caballero, Anna M. Democratic Yea
Cervantes, Sabrina Democratic Yea
Cortese, Dave Democratic Yea
Durazo, Maria Elena Democratic Yea
Gonzalez, Lena A. Democratic Yea
Grayson, Timothy S. Democratic Yea
Hurtado, Melissa Democratic Not Voting
Laird, John Democratic Yea
Limón, Monique Democratic Yea
McGuire, Mike Democratic Yea
McNerney, Jerry Democratic Yea
Menjivar, Caroline Democratic Yea
Padilla, Stephen C. Democratic Not Voting
Pérez, Sasha Renée Democratic Yea
Reyes, Eloise Gómez Democratic Yea
Richardson, Laura Democratic Yea
Rubio, Susan Democratic Yea
Smallwood-Cuevas, Lola Democratic Yea
Stern, Henry I. Democratic Not Voting
Umberg, Thomas J. Democratic Yea
Wahab, Aisha Democratic Yea
Weber Pierson, M.D., Akilah Democratic Yea
Wiener, Scott D. Democratic Yea
Alvarado-Gil, Marie Republican Not Voting
Choi, Steven S. Republican Yea
Dahle, Megan Republican Yea
Grove, Shannon Republican Yea
Jones, Brian W. Republican Yea
Niello, Roger W. Republican Not Voting
Ochoa Bogh, Rosilicie Republican Yea
Seyarto, Kelly Republican Yea
Strickland, Tony Republican Yea
Valladares, Suzette Martinez Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 7000
Republican 2000
Total 9000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Allen, Benjamin Democratic Yea
Ashby, Angelique V. Democratic Yea
Blakespear, Catherine S. Democratic Yea
Grayson, Timothy S. Democratic Yea
Pérez, Sasha Renée Democratic Yea
Rubio, Susan Democratic Yea
Stern, Henry I. Democratic Yea
Dahle, Megan Republican Yea
Seyarto, Kelly Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Emergency Management]

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 12001
Republican 3001
Total 15002
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
Allen, Benjamin Democratic Yea
Archuleta, Bob Democratic Yea
Arreguín, Jesse Democratic Yea
Becker, Josh Democratic Yea
Caballero, Anna M. Democratic Not Voting
Gonzalez, Lena A. Democratic Yea
Hurtado, Melissa Democratic Yea
McNerney, Jerry Democratic Yea
Reyes, Eloise Gómez Democratic Yea
Richardson, Laura Democratic Yea
Rubio, Susan Democratic Yea
Stern, Henry I. Democratic Yea
Wahab, Aisha Democratic Yea
Dahle, Megan Republican Yea
Grove, Shannon Republican Not Voting
Ochoa Bogh, Rosilicie Republican Yea
Strickland, Tony Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 985 do?
Existing law requires the Office of Emergency Services to develop a plan and timeline of target dates for the testing, implementation, and operation of a Next Generation 911 emergency communication system, including text to 911 service, throughout California. This bill would require the office to provide quarterly reports to the Legislature on the development, implementation, and spending on the Next Generation 911 system, as specified.
Who sponsors SB 985?
SB 985 is sponsored by Strickland, Tony (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 985?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 985?
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