2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
What changed between versions
The bill now covers the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games specifically, adding provisions to the Business and Professions Code, Health and Safety Code, Penal Code, and Revenue and Taxation Code. The original version contained only a single section expressing legislative intent with no operative provisions.
The bill now imposes a state-mandated local program (changed from 'no' to 'yes') due to increased duties of local building and fire code officials in approving installation of temporary structures for the 2028 Games. The fiscal committee designation also changed from 'no' to 'yes.'
Exempts contests conducted under supervision of entities authorized by the International Olympic Committee or International Paralympic Committee from State Athletic Commission licensing and approval requirements (Business and Professions Code Section 18657). Expires December 31, 2028 or conclusion of the Games.
Exempts minors from the state prohibition on firearm possession when they are actively engaged in or traveling to/from Olympic or Paralympic shooting events, accompanied by a responsible adult (team official, National Committee member, or legal representative), holding an accredited credential, and using the firearm for a sanctioned competitive or training event (Penal Code Section 29615.1). Operative July 1, 2027 through January 1, 2029.
Exempts ammunition vendors from recording and Department of Justice verification requirements when selling ammunition to accredited Olympic or Paralympic shooting competitors who present proper credentials and are accompanied by a responsible adult (Penal Code Section 30300.1). Operative July 1, 2027 through January 1, 2029.
Exempts ammunition sales to accredited Olympic or Paralympic shooting competitors from the prohibition on selling ammunition to persons under 18 (and specified ammunition to persons under 21) (Penal Code Section 30352.1). Operative July 1, 2027 through January 1, 2029.
Creates temporary building code provisions (Health and Safety Code Section 18941.19) allowing temporary structures at Olympic venues to be governed by the 2025 California Building Standards Code, exempt from local amendments. Tents and membrane structures may remain up to 180 days (extendable to 360); other temporary structures up to 360 days (extendable to 540). Establishes a State Fire Marshal task group to review alternate means of protection for fire and panic safety.
Amends the assault weapon definition (Penal Code Section 30515) to exempt pistols used in Paralympic target shooting events sanctioned by the LA Organizing Committee and International Paralympic Committee. Requires DOJ to supplement the list of exempted competitive pistols by June 30, 2028, based on recommendations from the LA Organizing Committee (due by June 19, 2028).
Amends unsafe handgun provisions (Penal Code Section 32105) to exempt pistols used in Paralympic target shooting events sanctioned by the LA Organizing Committee and International Paralympic Committee. Requires DOJ to supplement the list of exempted pistols by June 30, 2028.
Makes an appropriation of $100,000 to the Department of Justice for administrative costs related to administering the competitive pistol exemption provisions. The bill's fiscal note changed from 'Appropriation: no' to 'Appropriation: yes.'
Adds Revenue and Taxation Code sections (17053.98.3 and 23698.3) providing that a qualified motion picture filmed on a soundstage that was subleased to an organization associated with the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games is deemed to be filmed at a certified studio construction project, if filming occurs at a qualified alternative soundstage. Applies to soundstages leased on or before September 1, 2026.