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SB 893: State parks: facilities pass: Gold Star Family members.
What SB 893 does, verified June 1, 2026
The bill would add a new section to the Public Resources Code. This section would allow eligible gold star family members to receive a state park pass for free use of all facilities, including boat launching facilities, in the state park system. The pass would be issued upon presentation of proof of the family member's status and eligibility. Existing veterans who have already received a park pass would also be eligible for the gold star family member pass.
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Last action: May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (2026-05-14)Alert me
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| May. 14, 2026 | May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| May. 08, 2026 | Set for hearing May 14. |
| May. 04, 2026 | May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file. |
| Apr. 24, 2026 | Set for hearing May 4. |
| Apr. 21, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 4. Noes 0. Page 3956.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, January 15, 2026 · 312 words
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 893
| Introduced by Senator Seyarto |
January 15, 2026 |
An act to add Section 5011.4 to the Public Resources Code, relating to state parks.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 893, as introduced, Seyarto. State parks: facilities pass: Gold Star Family members.
Existing law requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to issue a park pass for free use of all park facilities in the state park system to a veteran of war in which the United States has been, or may be, engaged, who is a resident of this state, who presents to the department proof of a disability, proof of being held captive as a prisoner of war, or proof of being a recipient of a Congressional Medal of Honor, and proof of an honorable discharge from service.
This bill would require an eligible Gold Star Family member, as defined, upon presentation of proof to the department, to be issued a pass for use of all facilities, including boat launching facilities, in units of the state park system.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 5011.4 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:5011.4.
(a) For purposes of this section, “eligible Gold Star Family member” means a person who meets both of the following requirements:(1) The person is a resident of the state.
(2) The person is eligible to receive a gold star lapel button pursuant to Section 1126 of Title 10 of the United States Code.
(b) An eligible Gold Star Family member, upon presentation of proof to the department, shall be issued a pass entitling the bearer to the use of all facilities, including boat launching facilities, in units of the state park system.
(c) The department shall adopt regulations, as necessary, for purposes of implementing this section.
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