California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 8 R · 4 D cosponsors

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

Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 19 sponsors

    1 primary, 18 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Existing law, the California Emergency Services Act, authorizes the Governor to proclaim a state of emergency, as defined, under specified circumstances. Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to impersonate a peace officer or an officer or member of a fire department or the Office of the State Fire Marshal. This bill would make impersonating a peace officer or an officer or member of a fire department or the Office of the State Fire Marshal during a state of emergency or local emergency punishable as either a misdemeanor or a felony, as specified. By increasing the punishment of a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. April 22 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

  3. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  4. Set for hearing April 22.

  5. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  6. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 6.

  7. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 103 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (18)

Not signed on (103)

103 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 264 do?
Existing law, the California Emergency Services Act, authorizes the Governor to proclaim a state of emergency, as defined, under specified circumstances. Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to impersonate a peace officer or an officer or member of a fire department or the Office of the State Fire Marshal. This bill would make impersonating a peace officer or an officer or member of a fire department or the Office of the State Fire Marshal during a state of emergency or local emergency punishable as either a misdemeanor or a felony, as specified. By increasing the punishment of a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors SB 264?
SB 264 is sponsored by Ochoa Bogh, Alanis, Chen, Davies, Hadwick, Sanchez, Wallis, Stern, Henry I. (Democratic), Seyarto, Kelly (Republican), Jones, Brian W. (Republican), Hurtado, Melissa (Democratic), Grove, Shannon (Republican), Dahle, Megan (Republican), Choi, Steven S. (Republican), Alvarado-Gil, Marie (Republican), Allen, Benjamin (Democratic), Pérez, Sasha Renée (Democratic), Valladares, Suzette Martinez (Republican), and Niello, Roger W. (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 264?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 264?
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