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SB 264: Impersonation of a peace officer or firefighter during a state of emergency or local emergency.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 3, 2026

What SB 264 does, verified February 3, 2026

This bill aims to increase the punishment for impersonating a peace officer or firefighter during a state of emergency or local emergency. The crime would be punishable as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. The bill also requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs, but excludes reimbursement for a specified reason.

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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Coauthors
Juan AlanisBen AllenMarie Alvarado-GilPhillip ChenSteven ChoiHeather HadwickLaurie DaviesShannon GroveHeather HadwickMelissa HurtadoBrian JonesRoger Niello
Recent actions7 total · showing 5
Feb. 02, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Apr. 16, 2025April 22 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
Apr. 10, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
Apr. 09, 2025Set for hearing April 22.
Feb. 14, 2025Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
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