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SCR-118 • 2026

Jeffrey Epstein files.

Jeffrey Epstein files.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Gonzalez
Last action
2026-04-23
Official status
In Assembly. Held at Desk.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact impact of law enforcement actions is not specified in the provided official material.

Jeffrey Epstein Files

This resolution makes statements about releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein and urges law enforcement to take action against those who harmed survivors or were involved in his crimes.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes specified statements relating to the release of files involving Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Urges federal and local law enforcement to take immediate action to hold accountable all those who harmed survivors or who were complicit in Epstein’s crimes.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People involved in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
  • Victims harmed by Epstein or those who helped him.
  • Law enforcement agencies at federal and local levels.

Terms To Know

Accountability
The requirement to be responsible for one’s actions, especially in a legal context.
Complicit
Being involved in or supporting something wrong or illegal.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not provide specific details on how law enforcement should act.
  • The exact impact and actions taken by law enforcement are unclear.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-23 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Held at Desk.

  2. 2026-04-23 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 28. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  3. 2026-03-17 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to third reading. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 3590.) (March 17).

  4. 2026-03-03 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing March 17.

  5. 2026-02-18 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  6. 2026-02-10 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 118, as introduced, Gonzalez.
Jeffrey Epstein files.
This measure would make specified statements relating to the release of files involving Jeffrey Epstein and would urge federal and local law enforcement to take immediate action to hold accountable all those who harmed survivors or who were complicit in Epstein’s crimes, regardless of elected title, royal title, party affiliation, or economic status.

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