AB-2492 • 2026

Public safety: mega sporting events.

Education

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Gabriel
Last action: 2026-04-21
Official status: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not specify that the City of Los Angeles is a direct collaborator in all aspects, only host counties.

Public Safety Rules for Big Sports Events

This law requires the Office of Emergency Services to work with host counties and partners to plan safety measures for major sporting events in Los Angeles, including official watch parties.

What This Bill Does

Requires the Office of Emergency Services to collaborate with host counties and relevant partners to prepare safety plans for major sporting events.
Specifies that these safety plans must cover both the events themselves and any official watch parties.
Mandates the creation of memorandums of understanding between the Office of Emergency Services, host counties, and other necessary partners by January 1, 2027.
Repeals the provisions related to this collaboration on January 1, 2030.

Who It Names or Affects

The Office of Emergency Services
Host counties involved in major sporting events

Terms To Know

memorandum of understanding: A formal agreement between two or more parties outlining their intentions and responsibilities.
host counties: The local government areas that will host major sporting events.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify the exact details of how safety measures should be implemented.
Repeals the provisions on January 1, 2030, limiting its long-term impact.
The bill's effectiveness depends on host counties and partners agreeing to collaborate.

Bill History

2026-04-21 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-04-14 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on A.,E.,S., & T. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 13). Re-referred to Com. on A.,E.,S., & T.
2026-03-23 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
2026-03-20 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.M. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-17 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
2026-03-16 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.M. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-16 California Legislative Information
Referred to Coms. on E.M and A.,E.,S., & T.
2026-02-21 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
2026-02-20 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2492, as amended, Gabriel.
Public safety: mega sporting events.
Existing law requires the Office of Emergency Services to establish, and oversee the development, approval, and adoption of, the California Olympic and Paralympic Public Safety Command to facilitate the planning, resourcing, management, and delivery of safety and security at the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, as specified. Existing law requires the office to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and with other necessary parties, to implement these requirements, as specified.
This bill would require the office, in collaboration with the
City of Los Angeles
host counties
and any relevant host committee or
partners,
partner,
to prepare for the planning, resourcing, management, and delivery of safety and security at and around certain mega sporting
events,
events or any official watch party,
as specified. The bill would require the office to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the
city
host counties
and any other necessary party to implement these provisions by January 1, 2027. The bill would
repeal these provisions on January 1, 2030.
This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the
City of Los Angeles.
host counties.
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, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

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