California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 26 — Emergency ambulance employees.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law establishes a statewide system for emergency medical services and establishes the Emergency Medical Service Authority which is responsible for establishing training, scope of practice, and continuing education for emergency medical technicians and other prehospital personnel. This bill would require an emergency ambulance provider to provide each emergency ambulance employee, who drives or rides in the ambulance, with body armor and safety equipment to wear during the employee's work shift. The bill would also require the emergency ambulance employer to provide training to the emergency ambulance employee on the proper fitting and use of the body armor and safety equipment. The bill would not apply to the state or a political subdivision thereof.

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Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. Referred to Com. on L. & E.

  4. From printer. May be heard in committee January 3.

  5. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Rodriguez · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Rodriguez

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 26 do?
Existing law establishes a statewide system for emergency medical services and establishes the Emergency Medical Service Authority which is responsible for establishing training, scope of practice, and continuing education for emergency medical technicians and other prehospital personnel. This bill would require an emergency ambulance provider to provide each emergency ambulance employee, who drives or rides in the ambulance, with body armor and safety equipment to wear during the employee's work shift. The bill would also require the emergency ambulance employer to provide training to the emergency ambulance employee on the proper fitting and use of the body armor and safety equipment. The bill would not apply to the state or a political subdivision thereof.
Who sponsors AB 26?
AB 26 is sponsored by Rodriguez.
What is the current status of AB 26?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 26?
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