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Thank you for being part of CORVA and standing up for off-highway recreation in California. Your membership and your voice are what give us the standing to fight for access—and right now, we need to hear from you.

Your feedback on this issue matters more than you might think. CORVA has the ability to submit formal comments on legislation on behalf of our members and advocate for amendments when appropriate. However, we can only represent our membership accurately if we know where you stand.

First and Foremost

We want to clarify a common misconception.

CORVA did not write, author, sponsor, or introduce AB 1613.

AB 1613 was introduced by Assemblymember Lori Wilson. CORVA's role is to represent our members throughout the legislative process. If our members support changes to the bill, CORVA can submit comments and advocate for amendments—but we need your input first.

What the Bill Does

AB 1613 would create a new California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Safety and Stewardship Program. A stakeholder group would be tasked with developing a mandatory safety and stewardship course covering:

• Safe vehicle operation

  Required safety equipment

  Trail etiquette and responsible recreation

  Environmental stewardship and resource protection

The course would be developed by mid-2027.

Who It Affects — This Is the Key Part

Beginning January 1, 2029, anyone age 16 or older would be required to complete the course and carry an operator card to legally access off-highway lands.

Importantly, this requirement would not apply only to dirt bikes, ATVs, and side-by-sides.

Under the current language of the bill, the requirement would also apply to street-legal vehicles—including Jeeps, trucks, SUVs, and other licensed vehicles—when operated on designated off-highway lands.

In other words, even if your vehicle is registered, insured, and street legal, you could still be required to possess an operator card to access OHV recreation areas.

Cost

The OHV Division would have the authority to establish a course fee of up to $25, with revenues deposited into the Off-Highway Vehicle Trust Fund. The course could be offered online.

Current Status

AB 1613 passed the Assembly Transportation Committee by a vote of 9–2 in April 2026 and is currently awaiting consideration by the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Thank you for taking two minutes to make your voice heard. Together, we can ensure that CORVA continues to advocate for policies that best serve California's off-highway recreation community.

Sincerely,

Your CORVA Board of Directors

Protecting Public Lands FOR the People, Not FROM the People.