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AB 469: Crimes: impersonation of first responders.
What AB 469 does, verified February 3, 2026
<p>This bill aims to prevent impersonation of first responders during a state of emergency. The California Emergency Services Act defines a first responder as an employee of the state or a local public agency providing emergency response services. Impersonating a first responder is currently a misdemeanor offense. The intent of this bill is to enact legislation specifically addressing impersonation of first responders during a state of emergency.</p>
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | Died at Desk. |
| Feb. 07, 2025 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 9. |
| Feb. 06, 2025 | Read first time. To print. |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 6, 2025 · 173 words
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 469
| Introduced by Assembly Members Gabriel, Irwin, and Pacheco (Coauthors: Assembly Members Flora and Wallis) |
February 06, 2025 |
An act relating to crimes.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 469, as introduced, Gabriel. Crimes: impersonation of first responders.
Existing law, the California Emergency Services Act, authorizes the Governor to proclaim a state of emergency, as defined, under specified circumstances. Existing law defines a “first responder” as an employee of the state or a local public agency who provides emergency response services. Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to impersonate certain first responders, including a member of a fire department.
This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation relating to the impersonation of first responders during a state of emergency.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would strengthen the penalties for impersonating first responders during a state of emergency.Text of AB 469 as introduced, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions