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SCR-123 • 2026

California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Umberg
Last action
2026-02-26
Official status
From committee: Ordered to third reading.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on who is affected or additional symbolic actions beyond proclaiming a memorial day.

California Peace Officers' Memorial Day

This resolution proclaims a specific day to honor peace officers in California.

What This Bill Does

  • Proclaims Monday, May 4, 2026, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

Terms To Know

Peace Officers
Law enforcement officials who protect and serve the public.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The effects of this resolution are symbolic and do not change laws or policies.
  • Does not provide funding or other resources for peace officers.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-26 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  2. 2026-02-12 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 123, as introduced, Umberg.
California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.
This measure would proclaim Monday, May 4, 2026, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

Current Bill Text

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