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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 469 Introduced by Assembly Members Gabriel, Irwin, and Pacheco (Coauthors: Assembly Members Flora and Wallis) February 06, 2025 An act relating to crimes. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 469, as introduced, Gabriel. Crimes: impersonation of first responders. 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. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would strengthen the penalties for impersonating first responders during a state of emergency.