AB 469 California Assembly · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Crimes: impersonation of first responders.

Summary

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.

Issues: ✗ Criminal Justice

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

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Governor

Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action Feb 2, 2026

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Committee

Feb 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

From printer. May be heard in committee March 9.

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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors