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SCR-118 • 2026

Jeffrey Epstein files.

Jeffrey Epstein files.

Crime
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

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Jeffrey Epstein Files

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

What This Bill Does

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

Who It Names or Affects

  • Victims of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
  • People involved in helping Epstein commit his crimes
  • Federal and local law enforcement agencies

Terms To Know

Complicit
Being part of or supporting something wrong, like a crime.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not create new laws but makes statements and urges action.
  • It is unclear what specific actions law enforcement will take as a result of this resolution.

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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