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CA SB805

Bill

Status

Passed

9/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sasha Renee Perez

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires non-uniformed law enforcement officers operating in California to visibly display identification showing their agency and name or badge number when performing enforcement duties, effective January 1, 2026, with violations punishable as a misdemeanor

  • Mandates all law enforcement agencies operating in California, including federal agencies, to maintain and publicly post written policies on visible identification of sworn personnel by January 1, 2026

  • Expands impersonation crimes to explicitly include federal law enforcement officers and extends prohibitions to cover impersonation "by any other means" (not just internet or electronic means) for fraud purposes

  • Authorizes California peace officers to request identification from alleged law enforcement officers when there is probable cause or reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed, including impersonation offenses

  • Prohibits bail fugitive recovery agents from using their position for immigration enforcement or disclosing personally identifiable information of bail fugitives for immigration purposes, except pursuant to a valid judicial warrant

Legislative Description

Crimes.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 126, Statutes of 2025.

9/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety9/10/2025
Rules9/10/2025
Appropriations7/16/2025
Public Safety6/27/2025
Insurance5/19/2025
Appropriations4/24/2025
Insurance4/2/2025
Rules2/21/2025

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