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SB-893 • 2026

State parks: facilities pass: Gold Star Family members.

State parks: facilities pass: Gold Star Family members.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Seyarto
Last action
2026-05-14
Official status
May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on what specific proof is required for Gold Star Family members.

State Parks Passes for Gold Star Family Members

This law allows eligible Gold Star Family members to get a free pass that lets them use all facilities in California state parks.

What This Bill Does

  • It requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to issue a park pass to eligible Gold Star Family members upon presentation of proof.
  • The pass is for free use of all park facilities, including boat launching areas.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Eligible Gold Star Family members
  • Department of Parks and Recreation

Terms To Know

Gold Star Family member
A family member of a service member who died while serving in the military.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what proof is needed for Gold Star Family members.
  • It only applies to California state parks and facilities.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-14 California Legislative Information

    May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

  2. 2026-05-08 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing May 14.

  3. 2026-05-04 California Legislative Information

    May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.

  4. 2026-04-24 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing May 4.

  5. 2026-04-21 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 4. Noes 0.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. 2026-03-24 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on M. & V.A. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 3660.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on M. & V.A.

  7. 2026-03-11 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing March 24.

  8. 2026-02-11 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Coms. on N.R. & W. and M. & V.A.

  9. 2026-01-16 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 15.

  10. 2026-01-15 California Legislative Information

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

Official Summary Text

SB 893, as introduced, Seyarto.
State parks: facilities pass: Gold Star Family members.
Existing law requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to issue a park pass for free use of all park facilities in the state park system to a veteran of war in which the United States has been, or may be, engaged, who is a resident of this state, who presents to the department proof of a disability, proof of being held captive as a prisoner of war, or proof of being a recipient of a Congressional Medal of Honor, and proof of an honorable discharge from service.
This bill would require an eligible Gold Star Family member, as defined, upon presentation of proof to the department, to be issued a pass for use of all facilities, including boat launching facilities, in units of the state park system.

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