California bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
California SB 893
State parks: facilities pass: Gold Star Family members.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Seyarto (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the California legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
- 01/15/26 - Introduced· Jan 15, 2026
- SB893
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 Senate | Placed on suspense file | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Apr 20, 2026 Senate | Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Mar 24, 2026 Senate | Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Military and Veterans Affairs] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar | pass | Set your home in California to see |
Actions
- May 14, 2026 · Senate
May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. - May 8, 2026 · Senate
Set for hearing May 14. - May 4, 2026 · Senate
May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file. - Apr 24, 2026 · Senate
Set for hearing May 4. - Apr 21, 2026 · Senate
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 4. Noes 0. Page 3956.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. - Mar 24, 2026 · Senate
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. - Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
Set for hearing March 24. - Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Coms. on N.R. & W. and M. & V.A. - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 15. - Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.